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Ask NFX: James Currier on When to Pivot, What to Ignore, and How to Move Faster
The NFX Team ·@NFX
Jan 2026

Most VC advice breaks down when it meets reality: the market shifts, customers surprise you, and conviction gets tested. Generic advice doesn’t cut it. 

That’s why we created Ask NFX: a simple series where we sit down with NFX GPs and answer the questions founders are actually asking. It’s not scripted. And we’re keeping it short. 

In this episode, James Currier tackles: 

  • Why you shouldn’t care about the macro environment as an early stage builder. 
  • Why you should care about technology windows instead. 
  • The most common trap that stops founders from pivoting. 
  • Why saying “I don’t know” can actually make investors lean in. 
  • Why the fastest teams are abandoning remote work.

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As Founders ourselves, we respect your time. That’s why we built BriefLink, a new software tool that minimizes the upfront time of getting the VC meeting. Simply tell us about your company in 9 easy questions, and you’ll hear from us if it’s a fit.