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Will Manidis@WillManidis

a lesson from the very best principal investors is that the line between investor/management does not need to exist. the best opportunities, and certainly the most unique windows to concentrate, come from having a constant revolving door between firm/fund. concentrate in time

212 likes8 repliesPosted Oct 14, 2025

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Hook: Plain observation
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Style: Conversational paragraphs at a steady pace.
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Written for: Founders and early-stage teams

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