Kelly Perdew

Kelly Perdew, co-founder and managing partner of Moonshots Capital, appeared on Next Round Ready in an episode titled Unlocking Extraordinary Leadership in Startups ft. Kelly Perdew, with a throwback edition of the same conversation also available. The discussion centers on the critical role of extraordinary leadership in startup success, drawing on his military background and his experience as a venture capitalist.

Perdew talks about the importance of personal branding for founders, the challenges of navigating government contracts, and the need for founders to move from a hands-on role to a more strategic CEO position. He also shares insights on identifying red flags in startups and outlines the future vision for his investment firm.

Moonshots Capital is a seed-stage VC firm that invests in technology companies founded by extraordinary leaders. Perdew has been investing in and advising U.S. startups since 2004, including LinkedIn, Pandora, TrueCar, Gretel, and ID.me.