Strong Suit 116: What a Leading VC Looks for in Talent


Ever wonder what venture capitalists actually look for in the CEO’s they fund?
Sach Chitnis, Managing Partner of Jump Capital, tells us in this episode.
Chicago-based Jump Capital invests in data-driven technology businesses. Average investment range is $3M-15M, typically in Series A or B
Sach is one of the midwest’s most active investors, completing 19 deals in 2 years. They include big-data software maker Narrative Science, parking-app provider ParkWhiz, and marketing software seller SIM Partners.
In this 15-minute episode, Sach reveals what he looks for in CEO’s, and what he expects CEO’s to look for in their teams.
 

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