Informational interviews are a staple for students trying to break into VC, but it's sometimes hard to know what to ask. Here are some of the best questions (and answers) I've heard on the 20-Minute VC with @HarryStebbings

1/ **What would you change about the startup and VC landscape today?**

Blake Scholl - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/blakescholl/ 

John Vrionis - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/johnvrionis/ 

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2/ **What have you learned from previous leadership/operational experiences that made you a better investor?**

Lo Toney - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/lotoney/ 

Toni Schneider - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/tonischneider/ 

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3/ **Where do VCs and Founders run into problems with their relationship? What advice do you have for board members or founders?**

John Fein - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/johnfein/ 

Ben Horowitz - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/benhorowitz/ 

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4/ **How has both bull runs and crises (2008, COVID, etc.) impacted the way you think about risk?**

Vinod Khosla - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/vinodkhosla/ 

Brad Feld - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/bradfeld2/ 

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5/ **How would you compare/contrast operators-turned-investors and career investors? Is one better than the other? Does one perform better in any way?**

Joe Lonsdale - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/joelonsdale/ 

Manu Kumar - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/manukumar-2/ 

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6/ **What are some hard rules you stick to when deciding on an investment?**

Brad Feld - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/bradfeld2/ 

Jana Messerschmidt - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/janamesserschmidt/

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7/ **How do you think about portfolio construction before investing, then time allocation with your portfolio companies afterwards?**

David Tisch - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/davidtisch2/ 

Brianne Kimmel - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/briannekimmel/ 

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8/ **What's your stance on Silicon Valley? Do you have to be there or do you think great companies can/should be built anywhere?**

Rick Nucci - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/ricknucci/ 

Mark Cuban - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/markcuban/ 

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9/ **How can startups today build defenses and competitive moats? What are the most durable moats that you've seen?**

Andrew Wilkinson - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/andrewwilkinson/

Chamath Palihapitiya - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/chamathpalihapitiya/

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10/ **How do you define product-market fit and how do you know if you're there?**

Daniel Erickson - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/danielerickson/ 

Rahul Vohra - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/rahulvohra2/ 

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