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Informational interviews are a staple for students trying to break into VC, but it& #39;s sometimes hard to know what to ask. Here are some of the best questions (and answers) I& #39;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">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/blakescho... Vrionis - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/johnvrionis/

+8">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/johnvrion... more

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

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

Toni">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/lotoney/&... Schneider - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/tonischneider/

+9">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/tonischne... more

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">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/johnfein/... Horowitz - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/benhorowitz/

+12">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/benhorowi... more

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">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/vinodkhos... Feld - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/bradfeld2/

+8">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/bradfeld2... more

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">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/joelonsda... Kumar - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/manukumar-2/

+5">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/manukumar... more

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

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

Jana">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/bradfeld2... Messerschmidt - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/janamesserschmidt/

+9">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/janamesse... more

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">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/davidtisc... Kimmel - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/briannekimmel/

+4">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/brianneki... more

8/ **What& #39;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">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/ricknucci... Cuban - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/markcuban/

+4">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/markcuban... more

9/ **How can startups today build defenses and competitive moats? What are the most durable moats that you& #39;ve seen?**

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

Chamath">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/andrewwil... Palihapitiya - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/chamathpalihapitiya/

+3">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/chamathpa... more

10/ **How do you define product-market fit and how do you know if you& #39;re there?**

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

Rahul">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/danieleri... Vohra - http://thetwentyminutevc.com/rahulvohra2/

+4">https://thetwentyminutevc.com/rahulvohr... more

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