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“Bob reads Jim Collins' book 'Built to Last' and aligns its principles with his vision for the future fund, using it as a marketing tool while pitching to LPs.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: fund management challenges
For: Entrepreneurs and investors in venture capital
Key quote: “They actually hand a copy of the book to every LP as they're pitching them going around for fund one, which is really funny because a, I think they did believe in the values espoused therein, but it's also brilliant marketing.”
The host mentions 'Built to Last' to illustrate how the principles in Jim Collins' book align with the founding values of Benchmark Capital. By handing out copies of the book to potential investors, they effectively communicated their commitment to building a lasting and successful firm despite initial challenges.