In this episode of Startup Success, we sit down with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-gilbert-5b746329/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Josh Gilbert</a>, CFO of the VC firm <a href="https://freestyle.vc/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Freestyle</a>, who unravels the intricacies of venture capital investing. Josh offers an insider&#8217;s perspective on the role of VC firms in the startup ecosystem and sheds light on the inner workings of how they operate.
His insights on the current state of the startup/VC landscape, along with why the renewed focused on due diligence is a good thing for startup founders (despite the potential headaches), make this a not-to-be-missed episode!
Highlights:

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<li>Why due diligence is more stringent now and how founders should approach it</li>
<li>His advice on what founders need to be transparent about, including past failures</li>
<li>Josh details the rigorous process VCs go through in evaluating startups</li>
<li>How to build strong relationships with your investors and why it’s important</li>
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 Josh&#8217;s dedication to supporting founders shines through, making this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating the world of startups and venture capital. Tune in to learn more about Freestyle and the secrets to startup success.
&#8212;- Stay connected with our host, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateadams22/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn</a>!

An Inside Look at How a Venture Capital Firm Operates

In this episode of Startup Success, we sit down with Josh Gilbert, CFO of the VC firm Freestyle, who unravels the intricacies of venture capital investing. Josh offers an insider&#8217;s perspective on the role of VC firms in the startup ecosystem and sheds light on the inner workings of how they operate. His insights on [&hellip;]