For this in studio episode I am thrilled to welcome Pedro Sirotsky Melzer, partner at Patria Investments; founding partner at Igah Ventures, whose portfolio includes the likes of Infra Commerce, Unico, Avenue Securities, Hashdex, Conexa Saude, CRM&Bonus and more. We hope to make in person recordings our new normal, so please do check out our new YouTube channel. In today's episode we will discuss:   1. Deconstructing VC decision making framework: how does Igah evaluate startups? 2. From Unico to Contabilizei:  what do successful founders have in common? 3. Gambling is not a thesis: why investment discipline outweighs hypothetical upsides? iFood example 4. Startup governance: how to run a high performing Board? 5. Igah & Patria Investments: how to build a lasting VC business within the largest alternative investment firm in Latin America? If you would like to get more insight from LatAm's leading tech founders and investors, subscribe to our new YouTube channel and follow us on Spotify or Apple.