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Why Solving Big Problems Beats Chasing Hype in VC - Chris Corbishley (Benevolent Capital)
Most venture investors chase hot sectors or optics-driven impact, yet a 40-year dataset suggests the real edge lies in backing companies that solve fundamental problems. Chris Corbishley of Benevolent Capital explains why outcomes matter more than optics.
The conversation draws on research covering 14,000 venture-backed companies across 490 funds, which found that only 30% of companies addressed a real externality, and that this subset delivered 51% higher returns. Corbishley outlines five externalities that define a meaningful problem: financial services and access, healthcare, environment…
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