Eurie Kim
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Roundtable #6 with Rebecca Kaden, Nicole Quinn, Eurie Kim, Harry Stebbings | E1083
Rebecca Kaden, Nicole Quinn, Eurie Kim, Harry Stebbings, Yuri
Market dynamics analysis reveals a bifurcated seed and Series A landscape where stable valuations coexist with falling later-stage deal sizes, forcing a strategic shift from "growth at all costs" to sustainable unit economics. Lightspeed Venture Partners and other institutional investors are redefining their structures and AI investment thesis, focusing on application-layer efficiency gains and specialized stage funds while rejecting multi-stage dominance in early checks. Industry leaders anticipate a future driven by non-consensus opportunities and collaborative models that solve tangible problems, signaling a return to fundamentals as the sector navigates rising startup mortality rates and underwater employee equity.
- Goldman Sachs50 min
Investing with Forerunner’s Eurie Kim
Eurie Kim, Katie Koch, Alison Nathan
Yuri Kim of Forerunner Ventures outlines a strategic pivot from traditional product-centric DTC models to experience-driven services while addressing the current venture capital slowdown caused by valuation misalignment and macroeconomic headwinds. The firm emphasizes a rigorous founder selection process prioritizing vision, discipline, and magnetism, particularly for teams navigating the shifting demographic landscape of Gen Z and settling millennials. Additionally, Kim highlights the critical role of diverse leadership in driving innovation and operational stability, noting that female investors bring distinct mediation skills essential for managing complex market environments.