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Jeff Clavier

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  1. Y Combinator1h 5m

    Jeff Clavier and Andrea Zurek - Startup Investor School Day 3

    Jeff Clavier, Andrea Zurek, Ali Partovi

    Venture capitalist Jeff Clavier and XG Ventures founder Andrea Sterbentz outline a rigorous framework for angel investing that emphasizes an 8–10 year timeline, 10% portfolio allocation of net worth, and strict separation of investment capital from personal liquidity. They advocate for a "super angel" approach featuring time-based diversification, sector specialization, and a 10% ownership target per deal, while simultaneously defining personal branding through consistent thought leadership and operational value beyond mere capital. Both experts stress that successful portfolio construction requires passing on deals lacking total conviction, avoiding direct competition within a portfolio, and maintaining the integrity necessary to build a lasting reputation in the ecosystem.

  2. Y Combinator4h 16m

    Startup Investor School Day 3 Live Stream

    Elad Gil, Pejman, Jeff Clavier, Andrea, Ali Partovi

    Day 3 of the Startup Investor School convened five prominent investors, including Elad Gil, Pejman Nozad, Jeff Clavier, Andrea Zurlo, and Ali Partovi, to dissect critical strategies for market selection, team evaluation, and portfolio construction. The speakers emphasized that successful angel investing requires a 10-year horizon, strict risk discipline regarding net worth allocation, and a service-oriented mindset that prioritizes founder support over immediate financial gains. Key consensus points highlighted the necessity of investing in brilliant founders with big ideas regardless of initial market perceptions, maintaining long-term patience through early-stage losses, and building a personal brand rooted in integrity and operational availability.