E129: The Number #1 Predictor of Startup Success w/Ken Smythe
In this episode of How I Invest, I connect with Ken Smythe, founder of Next Round Capital, to discuss his journey in private markets, lessons from hedge fund management, and the future of thematic investing. Ken shares insightful stories about spotting talent, using key executive moves as signals for investment…
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