E306: Can VCs Actually Pick Winners? w/Eric Bahn
E306: Can VCs Actually Pick Winners? w/Eric Bahn  
Podcast: How I Invest with David Weisburd
Published On: Tue Feb 17 2026
Description: Why does execution velocity matter more than pedigree at the earliest stages of company building? David Weisburd speaks with Eric Bahn about the concept of “hustle,” why early judgments about founders tend to persist, and how throughput, learning speed, and grit outperform traditional signals in pre-seed investing. Eric explains Hustle Fund’s wide-net strategy, its community-driven platform model, and how changing startup timelines are reshaping venture economics.