Lightspeed interviews
Lightspeed interviewsWho they say they hire
“We want a teammate who has logged time within a top consumer technology startup and is hungry to master the investment side of the business.”
Nicole Quinn and Alex TaussigLightspeed consumer team (post byline)
“You need to be a keen observer of consumer behavior with the ability to spot potential trends before they’re fully formed.”
Nicole Quinn and Alex TaussigLightspeed consumer team (post byline)
“To do this job well, you need insatiable curiosity as well as an analytical mind, and a fierce appetite for new or unusual ideas, combined with the willingness to take risks.”
Nicole Quinn and Alex TaussigLightspeed consumer team (post byline)
Curiosity, analysis and appetite for risk
Revise the investment memo when the largest customer cuts usage.
Example“Ideally you have a burgeoning network of your own and can introduce Lightspeed to promising startups and people who you believe are exceptional.”
Nicole Quinn and Alex TaussigLightspeed consumer team (post byline)
Deciding as a team
“Likewise, you must have the ability to think independently, but also thrive as part of a team.”
Nicole Quinn and Alex TaussigLightspeed consumer team (post byline)
Independent, and part of a team
Decide whether to spend the reserve at Series A, and what it buys.
ExampleHow the process runs
“The person we hire will learn how to identify high potential startups, conduct due diligence, manage deal flow, grow their personal network, and establish a strong professional identity.”
Nicole Quinn and Alex TaussigLightspeed consumer team (post byline)
What the hire will learn
Decide whether to lead MorrowDesk’s $2 million seed round on two days of evidence.
ExampleLast reviewed