Quote By Naval Ravikant

When the venture industry started, it was enough to just have money and then it was enough to sort of have this big fuzzy brand. But now startups are getting a lot smarter.

Naval Ravikant

Evolution Startups Venture Capital

Naval Ravikant

Entrepreneur and Investor

Born: November 5, 1981

Naval Ravikant is an entrepreneur and angel investor promoting personal growth.

Explanation Of The Quote

Naval Ravikant reflects on the evolution of the venture capital industry, emphasizing that capital and branding alone are no longer sufficient. As startups become smarter, VCs must offer value through expertise and strategic support. This quote inspires VCs to adapt to the changing needs of entrepreneurs. Ravikant’s wisdom encourages fostering genuine partnerships to thrive in the competitive startup ecosystem.

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