Join us in this captivating episode as Melody Koh, Partner at NextView Ventures, takes us through her incredible journey as an entrepreneur, operator, and investor. Discover the core values she upholds as a VC, with an emphasis on honesty and transparency while working with startup founders. Unearth the crucial lessons she learned in early-stage venture investing and why she believes in backing exceptional founders with high potential.
📚 Show Notes Chapters:
[00:00:00] Melody's decision to stay in the US for startups and her exciting hobbies growing up.
[00:07:00] Unveiling the values Melody cherishes as a VC and their significance in empowering founders.
[00:12:00] The invaluable lesson Melody gained from early-stage venture investing experiences.
[00:13:00] Understanding why Melody invests in exceptional founders with limitless potential.
[00:18:00] Exploring Melody's hands-on approach as a VC, building trust, and supporting founders.
[00:21:00] The power of NextView Ventures' concentrated bets on promising startup founders.
[00:22:00] The essential role of trust in the dynamic VC-founder relationship.
[00:23:00] Melody's unique role as a VC, guiding and shaping the path for visionary founders.
[00:25:00] Navigating challenges during COVID and NextView's unwavering support to portfolio companies.
[00:28:00] Unraveling the key traits that lead to founder success in the fast-changing startup realm.
[00:30:00] Delving into the mindset founders need to conquer obstacles and fulfill their mission.
[00:32:00] The significance of tackling problems in large, impactful markets for startup success.
[00:35:00] Discovering NextView's investment thesis of investing in the Everyday Economy and their commitment to solving everyday economy challenges.
[00:37:00] Supporting concept-stage companies through NextView's accelerator program.
[00:42:00] Demystifying seed and pre-seed funding stages and what truly matters for startups.
[00:53:00] Insight into the investors Melody would approach if she launched a startup today.
👩💼 About Melody Koh:
Melody is a Partner at NextView Ventures, based in their New York office. With a diverse background in entrepreneurship, operations, and investment, Melody's journey is inspiring. She was the Head of Product at Blue Apron, played a key role in its hyper-growth and IPO. Melody's passion for startups led her to become a venture investor at Time Warner's strategic VC group and the Founder/CEO of a seed-funded wine subscription e-commerce service. Her insights and expertise have shaped NextView Ventures' investment thesis in a profound way.
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