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Bill Gurley on What VCs Actually Look For in Founders

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VCs don’t just invest in ideas, they invest in signals. From the #Under30Summit main stage, Bill Gurley, General Partner at Benchmark, on what actually draws attention early on: traction, momentum, and the founder’s ability to build trust through experience. It's the combination that makes investors lean in. #ForbesUnder30

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