Erik Torenberg on Founder

What VC tropes do you disagree with? Mine: - Too much $ chasing too few opps - You make your $ on follow-ons - Concentrated portfolios are better for returns (&founders) than broad (e.g YC) - What separates good v great VCs is judgment - VC/founder relationship is a marriage

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Why it worked

Opens with a short, self-contained line that is easy to take in at a glance.
Uses short lines and white space, which makes a long post feel quick to read.
Follows a clear Hook → List → List → List → List → List shape, so the reader always knows where they are.
Ends on a short line that is easy to quote and repeat.
Short enough to read in full without expanding, which removes a step before the point lands.

The mechanics

Hook: Plain observation
Structure: Hook → List → List → List → List → List
Style: Short lines with heavy white space, built to be scanned.
Tone: punchy
Written for: Founders and early-stage teams

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