Joel Palathinkal sits down with Chris Cunningham to discuss his journey in venture capital, beginning with the founding of AppSavvy and leading to the establishment of c2 Ventures. Chris shares insights on crafting recession-proof investment strategies and the importance of geographic diversity in venture capital valuations. They explore the art of deal sourcing, screening, and the dynamics of brand building within the VC landscape. The conversation also covers content strategy, comparing short-form and long-form approaches, and the challenges faced by emerging fund managers. Chris emphasizes the importance of cultivating relationships with LPs and building trust, wrapping up with closing thoughts on the episode's themes. (0:00) Introduction to Venture Capital and Chris Cunningham (1:41) Chris Cunningham's Background and AppSavvy Journey (4:25) c2 Ventures: Strategy and Recession-proof Investing (8:48) Venture Capital Valuations and Geographic Diversity (13:03) The Art of Deal Sourcing and Screening (16:28) The Dynamics of Brand Building in VC (21:05) Content Strategy: Short-form vs. Long-form (24:24) Navigating Challenges as an Emerging Fund Manager (27:36) Cultivating Relationships with LPs and Building Trust (31:06) Episode Closing Remarks