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Thesis & Messaging
This is an excerpt from "The GP Dilemma: Escaping the Venture Studio Trap" To download the full report, click here. Many studio GPs struggle to clearly articulate their thesis. When asked what their studio does, the response is often scattered, jargon-heavy, or incomplete: "I can't tell people wha
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Governance & Entity Structure
One of the most common—and most consequential—struggles studio GPs face is how to set up their governance and legal architecture. Early decisions about entity structure, fund vehicles, and IP ownership often get made hastily, driven by short-term expedience ("just incorporate so we can sign a contra
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Analysis Paralysis
The dynamic nature of studio operations, encompassing everything from sourcing new ideas and supporting portfolio companies to raising capital and building internal processes, creates a complex landscape. Without a clear roadmap, even highly capable GPs can easily succumb to analysis paralysis. “I’
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Internal Friction & Objectivity
Even the strongest venture studio teams eventually hit internal friction. Questions about strategy, intellectual property ownership, and spinout mechanics are rarely clear-cut. Everyone has an opinion, everyone cites theoretical benefit or value, and the General Partner (GP) ends up stuck in the mid