You're at the Monday partner meeting, and the room is full of personalities. Which 4 archetypes are essential for a functional, balanced VC partnership (even if they annoy you sometimes)? Pick 4.

Options

• The 'Deal Tsar': Always has the hottest inbound, but sometimes forgets diligence.
• The 'Numbers Nerd': Knows every LTV/CAC, IRR, and TVPI. Can't pitch a story to save their life.
• The 'Storyteller': Charms founders, LPs, and the media. Can make any thesis sound profound.
• The 'Devil's Advocate': Questions everything, finds every flaw. Slows things down, but saves the fund from bad decisions.
• The 'Operator': Was a founder, now provides genuine hands-on help to portfolio companies.
• The 'Zen Master': Stays calm amidst chaos, offers perspective, and resolves conflicts.
• The 'Networker': Knows everyone, gets you into any room, but rarely originates deals themselves.
• The 'Thesis Hound': Deeply obsessed with one market vertical, can predict trends 3 years out.
• The 'Growth Hacker': All about distribution, product-led growth, and viral loops.
• The 'LP Whisperer': Manages LP relationships, fundraises, and generally keeps the money flowing.
• The 'Culture Keeper': Ensures the firm's values are upheld, champions diversity, keeps the team cohesive.
• The 'Brand Builder': Obsessed with firm's public image, Twitter presence, and thought leadership.
• The 'Quiet Contributor': Doesn't speak much, but when they do, it's always insightful.
• The 'Ex-IB/Consultant': Hyper-analytical, loves frameworks and detailed market maps.
• The 'Product Person': Deeply understands UI/UX, user psychology, and product roadmaps.