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I Invested in 70+ Startups. What Nobody Tells You About VCs | Andrew Ackerman

1 h 32 min · 26. mai 2026
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In this episode, Leo Climaco sits down with venture capitalist Andrew Ackerman for an honest conversation about startups, investing, founder psychology, and what really happens inside the world of venture capital. Andrew has invested in more than 70 startups over the last 20+ years, reviewed over 10,000 pitches, and witnessed companies like SeatGeek go from near collapse to becoming one of the largest ticket marketplaces in the United States. They discuss: • Why VCs are perceived as “assholes” • The psychology behind investor decision-making • What “come back with more traction” actually means • How startups can validate ideas with almost no money • Why every startup is only as strong as its weakest link • Coachability and the mindset investors look for • The reality of power law investing • Why market downturns create opportunity • New York vs. Miami and the current startup ecosystem • Politics, culture, and navigating modern entrepreneurship This episode is about venture capital, resilience, founder mindset, and understanding how the startup world really works. Follow Leo Climaco: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leoclimacopodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/leoclimacopodcast/] TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@leoclimacopodcast [https://www.tiktok.com/@leoclimacopodcast] YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@leoclimacopodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@leoclimacopodcast] Official Website http://leoclimacopodcast.com [http://leoclimacopodcast.com/] Andrew Ackerman: https://www.instagram.com/andrewbackerman/ [https://www.instagram.com/andrewbackerman/]

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