VC Unfiltered Episode 11 - Derek Norton, Watertower Ventures
In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols (GP at 1752vc) sits down with Derek Norton, Managing Partner at Watertower Ventures, for a no-fluff breakdown of what’s happening in venture capital right now.
Derek shares how his team approaches early-stage investing, what it takes for founders to survive and thrive in today’s capital environment, and why Series A AI valuations might soon hit $200M+.
They dive into capital efficiency, founder resilience, sector strategy, and the return of real venture capital. Whether you're a founder, investor, or emerging VC, this conversation is packed with insights you can’t afford to miss.
The Podcast is Back - And Here's Why We Paused
It’s been a minute. We’ve been deep in the trenches launching Ignite, Ignite DTC, and Launchpad - and are wrapping up investing in a brand new cohort of incredible startups at 1752vc. But now, we’re back on the mic. Now that the dust has settled (kind of), we’re back to dropping episodes, sharing what we’re seeing in the ecosystem, and giving you the real behind-the-scenes of early-stage VC.
