Investor Stories 450. How to Succeed Early in VC: Slow Down, Commit to Relationships, and Become an Active Listener (Niehenke, York, Hilaly)

The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified · Jan 1, 2026 · 5m

On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured:

Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners

Kyle York of York IE

Aaref Hilaly of Bain Capital Ventures

We asked guests for the most important piece of advice that they'd share with folks early in their venture career.

The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area.

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