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Z47 interviews

Who they say they hire

“Are you innately curious about the elements of success of an early-stage venture?”

Z47A former analyst’s post (unsigned)

Z47 · 11 August 2021

Curiosity about early-stage success

Revise the investment memo when the largest customer cuts usage.

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The work they test

“Sourcing and leading a competent diligence is one of the most crucial parts of the job.”

Z47A former analyst’s post (unsigned)

Z47 · 11 August 2021

Sourcing and leading diligence

Decide whether to lead MorrowDesk’s $2 million seed round on two days of evidence.

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“Building a forward-looking thesis involves finding an emerging area/sub-sector and building a strong point-of-view on it.”

Z47A former analyst’s post (unsigned)

Z47 · 11 August 2021

Build a forward-looking thesis

Decide whether to lead MorrowDesk’s $2 million seed round on two days of evidence.

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Ownership

“it’s been the strong level of ownership, the need to work independently, and the entrepreneurial mindset/style of working even though it isn’t an entrepreneurial venture”

Z47A former analyst’s post (unsigned)

Z47 · 11 August 2021

Ownership and independence

Decide whether to spend the reserve at Series A, and what it buys.

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