On My Mind · 18 August 2026 · Additional Read

Dear VCs, Just Give Up

Michael Dempsey

A caustic essay arguing that smaller VCs are structurally doomed by mega-fund consolidation, founder legibility, and the AI hype cycle—and should either exit or chase growth capital rather than fight an unwinnable game.

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups

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