VCs Help Startups Recruit Great Candidates and Catch Liars

<p>Oren Zeev, Founding Partner at Zeev Ventures, shares his one-man VC experience, and lessons from investing in so many successful companies. Oren reveals the secrets behind his renowned Silicon Valley builder-investor approach. He also gives his perspectives on the dynamic role of a VC in supporting founders, as well as his thoughts on trends shaping the venture capital industry.</p><p><i><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></i></p><p>[<a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse122-vcs-catch-liars-oren-zeev?t=4m20s">4:20</a>] The essence of being a VC lies not in having strong opinions, but in serving as the strongest support system for founders.</p><p>[<a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse122-vcs-catch-liars-oren-zeev?t=6m30s">6:30</a>] Why great VCs refrain from saying: "Let me know how I can help you."</p><p>[<a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse122-vcs-catch-liars-oren-zeev?t=12m06s">12:06</a>] Ultimately, a startup’s success depends on the compelling nature of its product(s).</p><p>[<a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse122-vcs-catch-liars-oren-zeev?t=16m30s">16:30</a>] Don’t rely solely on a candidate's provided references when recruiting.</p><p>[<a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse122-vcs-catch-liars-oren-zeev?t=20m25s">20:25</a>] For founders, unsolicited advice is unnecessary.</p><p>[<a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse122-vcs-catch-liars-oren-zeev?t=25m57s">25:57</a>] Venture capital is not broken!</p><p>The non-profit organization that Oren is passionate about: <a href="https://www.iconsv.org/?utm_source=the-sure-shot-entrepreneur-podcast&utm_medium=Episode-122&utm_campaign=VC-essence">ICON</a></p><p><strong>About Oren Zeev</strong></p><p>Oren Zeev is the founder of <a href="https://www.zeevventures.com/?utm_source=the-sure-shot-entrepreneur-podcast&utm_medium=Episode-122&utm_campaign=VC-essence">Zeev Ventures</a>, a one-man VC firm that invests in growth-stage companies. He also serves as a board member a