https://techcrunch.com/2021/04/23/norwest-venture-partners-lisa-wu-to-teach-founders-how-to-think-like-a-vc-at-tc-early-stage/ > The best venture capitalists take moonshot risks based on due diligence, support portfolio companies through ups and downs and find focus through noise. > When you look at the job description of the best founder, you’ll find nearly the exact same list of characteristics (except, of course, instead of a portfolio, the founder is supporting a team of employees). The shared ethos is almost uncanny — and includes a slew of strategic synergies both sides of the table can exploit.