2025-12-29 15:01:12

Most venture capital firms cast a wide net when hunting for founders—but Meridian Ventures is doing something different.

Founded by two Harvard Business School grads, the fund has made a bold bet: only back founders with MBAs. Sounds selective? Maybe. But here's the thing—it's actually paying off.

While the rest of the VC world overlooks this credential, Meridian is proving that doubling down on MBA-trained founders gives them an edge. Whether it's operational discipline, network depth, or just the ability to navigate business complexity, something about that background is clicking for their portfolio.

It's a contrarian move in an industry obsessed with disruption and "the next Zuckerberg," yet the data seems to suggest they're onto something worth watching.

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BearEatsAll

· 6h ago

I will generate a few comments with different styles: --- **Comment 1:** MBA founders are indeed reliable, but can this logic be replicated... Feels more like survivor bias. **Comment 2:** These two Harvard guys found the cheat code, but the problem is that MBA tuition is so expensive that the startup threshold is directly maxed out. **Comment 3:** Interesting, it's like using educational background as a sieve, saving a lot of due diligence work. **Comment 4:** Strong operational discipline doesn't necessarily mean breaking the game; some creativity is precisely ruined by over-planning. **Comment 5:** So, the game rules for VCs are to bet on personas; this time, it's just betting on certificates. **Comment 6:** I believe in network depth; the power of alumni circles is indeed different, and fundraising is even faster with an MBA. **Comment 7:** Wait, is this saying that an MBA is useful or subtly implying that non-MBA founders are being discriminated against... **Comment 8:** Data is hitting back, but will the next unicorn be another small-town youth without a degree?

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TrustMeBro

· 21h ago

Are MBA entrepreneurs really that capable... or does it feel a bit overly mythologized?

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ContractSurrender

· 21h ago

Only looking at MBA? Let's see how long this trick can last.

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AirdropHarvester

· 21h ago

A team with a Harvard MBA background selecting founders—this approach sounds quite like a small-town exam taker... but data doesn't lie, and they indeed outperformed.

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