#14 "Venture Capital is a People Business (AND MOST PEOPLE ARE F**KING UP)" With Kevin Brockland

Founder F**K ups · Jan 22, 2026 · 29m

The conversation delves into the world of venture capital, exploring the complexities of betting on people, misjudging human nature, the psychological trap of the savior complex, the reputational cost of a bad bet, and the strategy of moving slow to move fast.

Takeaways

Betting on people in venture capital

Misjudging human nature

Psychological trap of the savior complex

Reputational cost of a bad bet

Moving slow to move fast

Chapters

00:00 Betting on People in Venture Capital

05:59 The Psychological Trap of the Savior Complex

15:54 Moving Slow to Move Fast