In the end, it's all about the memories, in support of the generational founders building the inspiring technologies of our time.
Yes, as VCs, we need to return capital to LPs, but that's the long term output of the key inputs that compound over many years.
As an SPM turned VC, I'll be doing my part to help make the magic happen - through my AI and data know-how, through real friendships/network, through my own lived operator experiences, and least of all through capital, so that the founders we back have whatever edge we can provide to help them dominate the market.
I know many VCs' opinions may not be that, but it can't be helped. I believe what I believe and this is my VC way.