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The Full Ratchet

Episode summaries:
Building

Unlocking Early-Stage Alpha with AI Insights

July 1, 2025

Nnamdi Okike reveals frameworks and hidden signals for early-stage venture success.

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Fundraising

Why Top Investors Passed on Great Deals

June 30, 2025

Stevens, Patel, and Shen share lessons from deals they declined.

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Fundraising

What Makes a Founder Visionary

June 25, 2025

Investors share insights on extraordinary founders and their mindset.

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Fundraising

Top Investor Advice for New Venture Founders

June 24, 2025

Leading investors share key tips for those starting in VC.

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Fundraising

Top Lessons from Leading Investors

June 12, 2025

David Garcia, Bradley Tusk, and Ted Seides share key investing insights from their careers.

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Strategy

How to Build AI Startups That Truly Scale

June 7, 2025

Jeff Bussgang outlines AI startup strategies, PMF tips, and VC insights.

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Strategy

Why Top Investors Passed on These Startups

June 6, 2025

Investors share why they passed on startups—and what happened.

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Fundraising

Top VC Advice for New Venture Investors

May 31, 2025

Chau, Whitmire & Garcia share crucial tips for early VCs.

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Fundraising

Disruptive Forces Shaping Venture’s Next Decade

May 30, 2025

Top investors discuss industry disruptions shaping venture capital's future.

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Fundraising

What Makes a Visionary Founder Stand Out

May 26, 2025

Top investors share insights on the founders who amazed them.

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Fundraising

What Makes Founders Truly Visionary

May 17, 2025

Investors share stories of exceptional founders and their unique traits.

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Fundraising

Best LP Questions Top Investors Remember

May 16, 2025

Top VCs share the smartest questions allocators have asked.

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Distribution

How AI Is Changing Startup Distribution Models

May 13, 2025

Casber Wang on AI's role in PLG, capital, and agents.

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Fundraising

Leadership, IPO Metrics, and AI's Global Future

May 12, 2025

Somesh Dash on leadership styles, IPO prep, and AI's role in global tech, healthcare, and open source innovation.

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Strategy

What Will Disrupt Venture Capital Next?

May 10, 2025

Top investors reveal trends set to reshape VC in 10 years.

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Fundraising

Most Important Lessons from Top Investors

May 8, 2025

Investors share key lessons learned from years in venture capital.

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Strategy

How to Spot Startup Inflection Points

May 7, 2025

Mike Maples on seed investing, AI trends, and founder vision.

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Strategy

Why Top Investors Passed on Big Deals

May 6, 2025

Investors reflect on startups they rejected—and what happened next.

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Strategy

Think Like a Public Market Investor

May 6, 2025

Paul Madera on late-stage VC, AI, and investment strategy.

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Fundraising

Top Investor Advice for Venture Newcomers

April 24, 2025

Gregory Ho, Oren Yunger & Bradley Tusk share advice for early-stage venture careers.

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Strategy

What LPs Really Want in Venture Capital

April 22, 2025

Chris Rizik breaks down venture metrics, liquidity issues, and co-investment pitfalls.

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Strategy

Biggest Misconceptions About AI Agents

April 10, 2025

Aaref Hilaly breaks down AI agent myths, investment trends, and global shifts in AI innovation.

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Fundraising

Best Questions LPs Ask VCs

April 3, 2025

Top investors share the sharpest questions from LPs.

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Miscellaneous

Career Lessons from Top Startup Investors

April 1, 2025

Jill Chase, Eric Boduch & Mike Whitmire share pivotal career takeaways.

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Strategy

Fixing Education with Startup Thinking

April 1, 2025

Ryan Delk shares how Primer uses startup models to transform education.

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