Startup Funding Tips: VC Insights from Clarence Bethea at True Ventures

Join Chris and Anne for a candid conversation with Clarence Bethea, investor and executive in residence at True Ventures, as he shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth to startup success with Upsie and becoming a VC. Clarence discusses how AI is shaping the future of retail and startups, the importance of empathy and honesty in funding decisions, and share practical advice for early-stage entrepreneurs, including why early money matters. Key Moments: ( 1:00 ) Clarence’s personal journey from Georgia to VC success ( 3:00 ) Building Upsie and disrupting the warranty market ( 7:00 ) True Ventures’ focus on seed-stage investments and AI ( 11:00 ) Challenges for women and black founders in securing funding ( 17:00 ) The importance of having 3 key people in your entrepreneurial journey ( 22:00 ) Advice for entrepreneurs on persistence and overcoming breaking points #startupfunding #vcinsights #entrepreneuradvice #aiinvestments This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy