Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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How does a venture capital career actually begin?

In this clip from Invested with Michael Eisenberg, Jeff Clavier shares how his first limited partner was his wife, who trusted him with their personal savings before anyone else did.

Starting with his own capital changed how Jeff approached risk, discipline, and decision-making — lessons that shaped more than two decades of seed investing.

A candid moment about trust, responsibility, and what it really means to invest before the industry forms around you.

Topics covered:
• Venture capital origins
• First-time fund managers
• Limited partners (LPs)
• Seed investing discipline
• Founder and investor risk

Watch the full episode of Invested for a long-form conversation on building enduring venture firms.