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Editor’s Note: One of the biggest misconceptions about venture investing is that finding the next big winner comes down to intuition. It doesn’t.
The truth is, the best venture investors aren’t relying on gut instinct.
After years of studying history’s greatest venture capital successes, my InvestorPlace colleague Luke Lango has developed a straightforward process for identifying exceptional companies.
And yesterday, he hosted The 2026 AI Megadeal Event, where he pulled back the curtain on how he evaluates private AI companies before they ever reach Wall Street.







