1# Correlation to Startup Success: $340M AUM, Clear Ventures's GP, Rajeev Madhavan (2x founder)

Finding Investment Success with Clear Ventures' Rajeev MadhavanClear Ventures' founder and general partner, Rajeev Madhavan, knows what it takes to succeed in early stage investment. During a recent episode of TheTop.VC podcast with host Adam O'Donnell, Madhavan shared his insights on what he looks for when considering an investment opportunity.Madhavan emphasized the importance of having a strong background in technology. However, pedigree and expertise are only part of the equation. The next key factor is trust. Startups require resilience and the ability to handle the uphill battles that come with building a company from the ground up. Madhavan stressed that successful founders are those who persevere through adversity and come out the other side.Here are three tips for founders looking to secure investment from Clear Ventures:1. Build a strong foundation in technology.2. Showcase your ability to weather challenges.3. Be passionate about your company and its purpose.Madhavan's passion for startups, and belief in their potential to create change in the world, is contagious. Investors and founders alike should tune in to TheTop.VC podcast to learn more from this successful venture capitalist.