In this episode of StrictlyVC Download, hosts TechCrunch Editor in Chief Connie Loizos and StrictlyVC’s Alex Gove are joined by Ali Partovi, co-founder and CEO of Neo. They talk about Neo’s evolution from a scholar program that provides grants to talented technical young people to a venture fund that recently raised $320 million in committed capital.
Partovi discusses Neo’s investment philosophy, which focuses on identifying future tech leaders while they’re still in college. He explains his three key criteria for selecting founders and emphasizes the importance of charisma, leadership potential, and the ability to attract other talented individuals.
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