Paige Finn DohertyFounding Partner, Behind Genius · Founding Partner at Behind Genius Ventures

What Are The Three Principle's of Venture Capital Investing? Explained Through Gardening #shorts

22 Jul 2022 · 1 min

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In this short monologue, the speaker shares a shift from a fast‑paced, results‑only mindset to a more meditative, process‑focused approach, likening the fundamentals of gardening to the core elements of venture capital investing. They argue that just as plants need only three basic inputs—sun, water, and nutrients—successful businesses hinge on three essential actions: raising capital, generating revenue, and hiring talent to drive that revenue. The talk emphasizes the importance of appreciating basics, enjoying the journey, and applying this simple framework to navigate the complexities of the venture world.

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I think I've learned a lot about the more meditative, zen-like state because oftentimes we get so busy in our day-to-day lives that we forget to appreciate the little things. And I've really valued that. I think earlier in my career I was all about how do we get stuff done fast? And I think over time it's enjoying the process. And the last thing is probably the importance in investing in the basics. The very basics in gardening, there's only 3 things that are important, right? Ultimately, when you look at things, it is just the sun, the water, and the nutrients. That's it. So when you look at all of these fundamental factors, a lot of people come to me with gardening questions. There's only 3 things you need to succeed. How do we figure out what these things are? Right? Same thing in the venture world. Everyone talks about all of these different topics, but I think fundamentally at the core of a business, there's only 3 things that matter. It is whether or not you can raise money, how to raise money, make money, hire people to make money.