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Podcast: Selected - The Sesamers Podcast
Episode: Alex Brunicki
Description: Key highlightsHow Backed grew from a $30M first fund to a newly closed $100M Fund III, with top-quartile returns and 5 unicorns across 100 investments.The founder traits they optimize for: deep competitiveness, speed under uncertainty, and “PQ” - a founder’s magnetic pull on top talent and early believers.Why the biggest outcomes come from betting early on markets that look strange, overlooked, or technically impossible.How events became Backed's secret weapon — sourcing better deals, meeting founders earlier, and building a tight-knit community through 40+ events a year.What it means to run a venture firm where portfolio founders also bec...