February 2026
in other words, “super speedy quick”
It’s not my natural rhythm to move fast. I’ve always been more methodical, concentrated on outcomes and behaviors rather than the ‘move fast and break things’ ethos of tech. One of the things I’ve come to appreciate about venture is how it forces urgency. Everything is fast, and those who move quickly win.
For example, founders often ask at the end of a call what the timeline looks like for a decision. It depends on a range of factors, but for us usually averages around three weeks. The incentive is compression in response. Faster responses mean better odds, especially when we’re competing for allocation in a round that’s moving fast. Speed, in a way, denotes seriousness. This holds true for many things. A quick text back from a friend, response time on an email, and the time it takes for a server to greet your table after sitting down.
The necessity of the maniacal urgency has burned out any laziness in me. It’s made me brutally honest about what’s realistic to accomplish within a given timeframe and how to maintain quality along the way. Spend more time thinking, writing, and talking to founders; waste less time elsewhere.