Venture Upward · 11 August 2026 · Additional Read

The Blue Note

David Beisel

Pattern recognition in venture isn't spotting template matches—it's developing the judgment to distinguish breakout deviations (the 'blue notes') from mere noise, a skill earned through deep study of ordinary companies, not openness to exceptions.

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