Founding General Partner Vic Singh sits down with Partner at Lux Capital to discuss his path to venture capital, by way of Detroit, a PhD in electrical engineering and founding a company that stemmed from his research in wireless, vital sign monitoring.
He speaks to how Lux spearheaded deep tech investments in the
They also discuss the common mistakes investors make when “placing bets” on general themes, and Shahin speaks to Lux’s strategy on identifying amazing talent and letting that talent drive you. He says, “We tend to find new investment themes at the fringes of our existing companies.”
Shahin shares advice for founders with PhDs or deep technical founders on the transition to becoming a CEO as the company grows and matures, and when it makes sense to help recruit a CEO that has the skills to take the company to the next level. Lastly, he speaks to what it was like being a teenager in Iran and how it shaped his world view.
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