# Episode #62: Firm Over Fund, Relevance Decays, The Privilege of Belief

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Podcast: [The Learning Corner by Precursor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-learning-corner-by-precursor-7030204)
Published: 2026-01-15T20:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1168

## Resource

This week we explore David Haber's framework on why most investors run funds but few build lasting firms, and what it takes to create a defensible moat in venture capital. Sarah Guo reminds us that relevance decays without constant market engagement, especially in the compressed timelines of AI companies where first principles thinking matters more than inherited pattern matching. We close with Michael Dempsey's piece on the privilege of belief in early-stage investing, examining what steadfast conviction looks like when operating with incomplete or no data. From institutional durability to personal conviction, we unpack what separates temporary success from lasting impact in venture.

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