465. The Villain Test, Lessons from an OG at Sequoia, Spotting Superstars at Seed, Mastering Follow-on, and the Future of Consumer Tech (Craig Shapiro)

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified · Jan 13, 2025 · 44m

Craig Shapiro of Collaborative Fund joins Nick to discuss The Villain Test, Lessons from an OG at Sequoia, Spotting Superstars at Seed, Mastering Follow-on, and the Future of Consumer Tech. In this episode we cover:

Mission-Driven Founders and Impact Investing

Future of Consumer Products and Personalization

Consumer Behavior and Building Long-Term Brands

Data Privacy and Consumer Behavior

Later-Stage Investing and Identifying Breakouts

Hiring and Talent Development

The Villain Test and Consumer Decision-Making

Guest Links:

Craig's LinkedIn

Collab Fund's LinkedIn

Collab Fund's Website…