<ul><li>Startups don't fail because of lack of code but due to conflict, ego, burnout, fear, and indecision, highlighting the importance of evaluating behavioral risk in early-stage VC.</li><li>Behavioral due diligence focuses on the founder's ability to endure, lead, and grow, emphasizing founder composition and resilience as critical factors for success.</li><li>In the current venture landscape, the best founders are securing funding while others are left behind, underscoring the significance of supporting founders with the tenacity and self-awareness to navigate challenges.</li><li>The call is to prioritize character over charisma, back resilient individuals over those who can simply raise capital, and champion founders who possess the determination to see their visions through in the face of adversity.</li></ul>

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