Jenny Fielding is a Cofounder and General Partner of Everywhere Ventures. Jenny is a pre-seed investor with a fascinating background. She’s a founder, lawyer by training, has lived in 12 countries, and ran Techstars New York for many years. She’s also the author of Venture Everywhere, a book which comes out in March. We talked about Jenny’s strategy, why venture doesn’t scale, why everywhere doesn't use follow-on capital in its funds, and how Everywhere is navigating the Seed and AI markets.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jenny Fielding and Everywhere Ventures
02:59 The Philosophy of Everywhere Ventures
06:07 Understanding Pre-Seed Investments
09:02 The Role of Community in Venture Capital
12:04 Navigating the Seed Market Today
15:01 The Impact of AI on Valuations
18:01 The Importance of Global Mindset
20:58 Challenges in Scaling Communities
24:01 Final Thoughts and Book Release
Takeaways
Innovation is everywhere, and geography is becoming less important.
Pre-seed investment is crucial for helping companies find product-market fit.
Building a strong community of founders and operators enhances deal flow.
Communities take time to build and require trust and intimacy.
The seed market has become more challenging, with higher expectations for metrics.
AI valuations are rising, but we focus on the people behind the companies.
A global mindset is essential for entrepreneurs in today's world.
The venture capital landscape is evolving, with more capital available at early stages.
Scaling a venture firm doesn't always mean increasing fund size; quality matters more.
Jenny's book 'Venture Everywhere' highlights diverse entrepreneurial stories from around the world.
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