"It's very important to be genuine to yourself and have your own voice. Because it's very easy to regurgitate what other people say."

In this week's episode of NY Seed Round, Justin Wolz sat down with Sakib Jamal, VP at Crossbeam Venture Partners, to explore how associate VCs can make an outsized impact and be a true value add.

But if you're a startup founder, don't skip this one. If you ever wanted to get into the mind of an all-star VC, here's your chance. Plus, there's tons of advice that Sakib shares that's applicable for up and coming founders who are trying to be disruptors in their space.

In our conversation, Sakib shares valuable lessons from his book, "The Young VC's Handbook," which aims to guide VC associates in making meaningful contributions to their firms and the startups they support.

Be sure to check out the full conversation below.