Fireside Chat: Building a Great Venture Firm – Lessons from BoxGroup
At our latest Vintage VC Summit in London, Keren Terner, CCO & Chief Operating Partner at Vintage, sat down with David Tisch, Managing Partner at BoxGroup, for an engaging fireside chat on Building a Great Venture Firm.
David shared his journey from investing his bar mitzvah money into the eBay IPO to becoming one of the most influential seed-stage investors in the industry. As the founder of BoxGroup, which has backed over 500 startups—including Plaid, Airtable, Stripe, and more—he offered a candid look at the lessons learned in venture, from identifying high-potential founders to evolving investment strategies in an ever-changing market.
In this conversation, David discusses:
- How he got into venture and helped shape New York’s startup ecosystem
- The philosophy behind BoxGroup’s investment approach
- What differentiates top-tier venture firms in a competitive market
- How VCs can build trust and long-term relationships with founders
With a mix of humor, insights, and hard-earned wisdom, this session is a must-watch for anyone interested in the art of early-stage investing.
Watch the full fireside chat here:
