Eric Paley: Conviction and Founder Alignment in Seed Investing

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Arvind with Eric Paley

In addition to leading Worldly, Arvind is a professor who has received a university all-star teaching award and brings deep real-world insight into the classroom. Each year, the course features conversations and lectures with distinguished guests who share candid perspectives from senior levels of business leadership, offering students exposure to industry thinking and practical insights within an academic setting. Guest participation is strictly for educational purposes only.

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Eric Paley

Eric Paley: Conviction and Founder Alignment in Seed Investing

In this Distinguished Speaker Series talk, Eric Paley discusses his philosophy on finding value at the seed stage by prioritizing founder talent and intellectual honesty over market sizing. He challenges conventional venture capital wisdom by emphasizing the importance of capital efficiency and maintaining genuine alignment with entrepreneurs throughout the business lifecycle.