In venture, access isn’t built in spreadsheets. It’s built in person. Mark Goldberg from Chemistry shared how his team approaches sourcing as a “ground game” — one rooted in time spent with founders, not just deal flow funnels. From research sessions to casual gatherings, every interaction is designed to deepen relationships and stay close to where new ideas begin. For Chemistry, the focus isn’t volume; it’s proximity. The firm invests in the networks that produce tomorrow’s founders — creating authentic touchpoints long before a pitch deck is written. It’s a reminder that in early-stage investing, the edge often comes from showing up, not scaling out. Hear more from Mark and other next-generation managers in "Emerging Managers: Building the Next Generation of Venture Capital" at https://lnkd.in/gX9ZaxnZ
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