Power of Accelerators E1 Dreamit Ventures’ Steve Barsh: top portfolio cos, nailing interviews | E1048

Jason Calacanis speaks with Steve Barsh from Dreamit Ventures. They discuss the origins and goals of Dreamit, its program structure, and portfolio companies like SeatGeek, LevelUp & Houseparty. They also delve into the key support Dreamit offers to founders and the importance of the fundraising process.

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 34%

Steve Barsh

Guest • 64%

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0:00	Opening
1:00	Jason thanks all frontline workers and intros Dreamit Ventures’ Steve Barsh
3:33	How did Dreamit start, what is the goal and how is their program structured?
9:43	How often does Dreamit follow-on with their portfolio companies, how do they think about pricing, valuation & leading rounds?
15:15	Steve goes over some of Dreamit’s top portfolio companies: SeatGeek, LevelUp & Houseparty and explains how SeatGeek pivoted while going through Dreamit’s program
18:20	How early will Dreamit Ventures go? Pre-revenue? What verticals do they focus on how do they improve their program?
27:24	What is the most important thing Dreamit does for founders: advice, anointing or money?
30:07	At what point during the process does Dreamit turn on the criticism? What questions do they ask during Accelerator interviews?
42:58	How much of Dreamit’s program focuses on the fundraising process?
48:59	Lightning round: How founders should judge accelerators, nailing interviews, multiple accelerators, follow-on philosophy, bridge rounds, top firms that Dreamit works with

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