Sergio Paluch treats venture capital as an innovation coaching discipline, working with founders through structured daily practice and feedback similar to elite sports academies rather than traditional one-off mentorship. His immigrant upbringing in Chelsea, Massachusetts shaped his investment thesis around directing capital toward overlooked founders who face the greatest adversity, believing they tend to be the most inventive and persevering. Sergio Paluch treats venture capital as an innovation coaching discipline, working with founders through structured daily practice and feedback similar to elite sports academies rather than traditional one-off mentorship. His immigrant upbringing in Chelsea, Massachusetts shaped his investment thesis around directing capital toward overlooked founders who face the greatest adversity, believing they tend to be the most inventive and persevering.