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Reference calls, technical diligence, term sheets and preference stacks. 2 questions
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?
Tests whether you can make portfolio-level decisions when financing conditions deteriorate rapidly.
Public multiples have fallen sharply and your fund's portfolio companies will struggle to raise. How do you triage the portfolio over the next 30 days?
Write your answer, get it graded on technical accuracy, completeness and communication, and see exactly which mechanic you missed.
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