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    Footwork VC: Boxing-Inspired Investment Strategy

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    13 de fev. de 2026
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    Explore how two Silicon Valley veterans built a $400M venture capital powerhouse using boxing principles, perfect timing, and a founder-first approach to catch startups at their breakthrough moments.

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    The most successful venture capital firms don't just pick winners—they help create the categories that winners dominate by finding founders who understand their customers so deeply they build products people don't just want, but need.

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