1# Correlation to Startup Success: $340M AUM, Clear Ventures's GP, Rajeev Madhavan (2x founder)

Join Adam O'Donnell, the host of TheTop.VC, as he interviews Rajeev Madhavan, founder and general partner of Clear Ventures. Discover how Rajeev looks for startups to invest in, focusing on a team's ability to endure the ups and downs and have expertise in technology. Furthermore, he shares his personal outlook on his career, emphasizing the need to focus on what went right instead of what went wrong. Rajeev also talks about their unique approach to venture capitalism, using software called ClearConnect to automate finding customers, getting investments for subsequent rounds, and accessing good talent with outstanding success. They also discuss how startups are judged based on their ability to handle the stress that comes with it. Finally, learn how Rajeev tests for founders' dedication and work ethic in early stage pitches. Plus, Adam reveals his passion for gardening, and the episode ends with a call to action for listeners to hear more from Rajeev through the sponsor, CLEAR. Don't miss out on this exciting episode of TheTop.VC.