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.