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    When Buffett Meets Venture Capital

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    Discover how Warren Buffett's investment wisdom revolutionizes VC decision-making through the 'circle of competence' and a powerful new framework called the Venture Capital Investment Triangle.

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    The size of your circle of competence is not very important, but knowing its boundaries is vital. If you don't know where your expertise ends, how can you make good investment decisions?

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