What Investors Really Look For in Founders

From Young and Profiting

In this clip, Kim Perell breaks down exactly what early-stage investors look for when deciding whether to back a startup. She explains why the idea you pitch almost never ends up being the product you build, and why adaptability matters more than perfection. As a founder who went from borrowing $10,000 to building and selling companies for hundreds of millions, Kim shares how she evaluates entrepreneurs, why she always bets on people first, and how the ability to evolve is the real differenti...