Norwest VP Lisa Wu to Teach Founders VC Thinking at TC Early Stage

The Parallels Between Top VCs and Successful Founders

Exceptional venture capitalists embrace ambitious, high-risk investments grounded in thorough due diligence. They provide consistent support to their portfolio companies, navigating both successes and challenges, and maintain a clear strategic direction amidst distractions.

A comparison of the qualities sought in leading founders reveals a remarkably similar profile. The key characteristics are almost identical, differing primarily in the scope of responsibility – founders lead teams, while VCs oversee portfolios.

Strategic Alignment Between Founders and VCs

This shared foundational philosophy creates numerous strategic synergies that both founders and venture capitalists can capitalize on. Understanding this alignment is crucial for effective collaboration.

We are pleased to announce that Lisa Wu, a partner at Norwest, will be joining us at TechCrunch Early Stage this July. She will share her expertise on tactics and how founders can adopt a venture capital mindset throughout their business operations.

Lisa Wu’s Expertise and Portfolio

Wu specializes in investments ranging from seed funding to late-stage rounds, with a particular focus on consumer internet, digital commerce, and innovative marketplaces.

Her investment portfolio boasts prominent companies such as Calm, Ritual, Plaid, and the publicly traded Opendoor. This experience provides her with unique insights into building and scaling successful businesses.

Leveraging the Language of Venture Capital

Drawing on her experience with these well-known companies, Wu will demonstrate how founders can effectively utilize the principles and terminology of venture capital, not only during the pitch process but also in all aspects of their company’s development.

The session aims to equip attendees with practical, immediately applicable strategies, enriched by real-world examples from Wu’s extensive career.

Early Bird Ticket Availability

Tickets for TC Early Stage: Marketing & Fundraising are currently available at a discounted early-bird rate, offering a $100 savings for bookings made before next week!