Venture Voices | FirstMark Video

In this episode of Venture Voices, we sit down with Ben Winn, Director of Communities at FirstMark, a leading early-stage venture capital fund based in New York with notable investments in Pinterest, Shopify, Airbnb, DraftKings, and Discord.

With nearly a decade of experience across early to mid-stage startups, Ben shares how FirstMark’s operator-first, community-led platform supports founders through every stage of their growth journey.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How FirstMark builds one of the most active founder and operator communities in venture capital

• The role of VC platform teams in helping startups scale faster

• What makes a startup stand out to top-tier early-stage investors

• The importance of founder support beyond capital

• Tips on building long-term relationships with VCs

Whether you're raising your first round or looking to attract strategic capital, this episode is packed with insights for startup founders, finance leaders, and anyone navigating the venture landscape.