4 questions reported in Founders Fund interviews, organised by the group that asks them. Every question carries a model answer and graded feedback on your own attempt.
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Reference calls, technical diligence, term sheets and preference stacks. 2 questions
A basic portfolio-support question used to test financial discipline.
A portfolio company has $18m of cash, burns $1.2m per month today, and expects burn to rise by $0.1m per month for the next six months. How do you assess runway and when should it start fundraising?
A portfolio-support interview tests whether you can turn a broad company ambition into a small set of accountable operating objectives.
A seed-stage B2B software company says its quarterly goal is to "grow faster." How would you help the CEO turn that into useful objectives and key results without creating a reporting exercise?
Founder assessment, market sizing from first principles and ownership maths. 2 questions
A practical screen for whether the candidate can turn a founder deck into an investment investigation.
You receive a 15-slide seed pitch deck. What are the five questions you need answered before deciding whether to take a first meeting?
Tests whether a candidate can connect a single seed cheque to fund-level portfolio construction.
Your fund invests $1.0m for 10% ownership at seed. Why might it reserve capital for follow-ons, and when should it refuse to follow on?
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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