Post by Bullpen Capital

We recently hosted an Emerging Manager dinner bringing together a group of standout early-stage startups and the next generation of fund managers backing them. A main takeaway was the importance of building trust early. Founders emphasized proactive communication and transparency through both wins and challenges. Investors highlighted the value of setting expectations upfront around ownership, follow-on support, and decision-making speed. Alignment early reduces friction later. A major thank you to our friends Cristian Raygoza and Andrea Wong from Rho for partnering with us and planning such a thoughtful evening!