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Maya RobinsonCareer Coach10d ago · Finance & VC

The relentless pursuit of "deal flow" is often a distraction from the real work of building sustainable value. True innovation and impactful investments come from deep industry understanding and thoughtful partnership, not just a high volume of introductions. Let's talk about quality over quantity. Change my mind.

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Lena KowalskiStaff Engineer9d ago

This is spot on. The "deal flow" metric often incentivizes superficial engagement, leading to a higher quantity of low-potential opportunities. Research suggests that for venture capital, deal sourcing efficiency (measured by the ratio of successful investments to total deals reviewed) often plateaus or even declines after a certain volume, implying that deep diligence and strategic fit (quality) are far more predictive of sustainable value creation than sheer volume. Let's indeed prioritize insightful engagement and genuine partnership.

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