Will You Raise Series A in 12 Months?

<p>Richard Kerby, co-founder and general partner at Equal Ventures, shares the journey of Equal Ventures and thought behind Emerging Managers Circle. He provides insights into the investment decision-making process at multi-partner venture capital firms and offers advice on how to position your business for success. Finally, he discusses the issue of diversity in the VC industry.</p><p><i><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:</strong></i></p><p><strong>[</strong><a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse108-series-a-12-months-richard-kerby?t=2m55s"><strong>2:55</strong></a><strong>]</strong> New York’s is becoming an increasingly attractive hub for startup ecosystem players.</p><p><strong>[</strong><a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse108-series-a-12-months-richard-kerby?t=6m56s"><strong>6:56</strong></a><strong>]</strong> Equal Ventures investment philosophy and process; and why consensus doesn't lead to great investment decision making.</p><p><strong>[</strong><a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse108-series-a-12-months-richard-kerby?t=17m09s"><strong>17:09</strong></a><strong>]</strong> The hype days are gone. You can’t just tell a story and try to raise money without a real business.</p><p><strong>[</strong><a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse108-series-a-12-months-richard-kerby?t=18m26s"><strong>18:26</strong></a><strong>]</strong> Emerging Managers Circle benefits to emerging GPs as they pursue their dreams of starting their own firms.</p><p><strong>[</strong><a href="https://podcast.sure.ventures/episodes/tsse108-series-a-12-months-richard-kerby?t=21m03s"><strong>21:03</strong></a><strong>]</strong> How more diversity at the LP and GP levels can unlock the hidden potential of the startup ecosystem</p><p>The non-profit organization that Richard is passionate about: <a href="https://www.blckvc.org/?utm_source=the-sure-shot-entrepreneur-podcast&utm_medium=Episode-108&utm_campaign=series-A-12-months">BLCK VC</a>, <a href="https://www.bvcc.vc/?utm_source=t