Designing a startup studio is a complex challenge, as it consists of multiple unique and critical dimensions. A studio must balance four distinct customers – Investors in the studio, Entrepreneurs who partner with the studio, Follow-on investors into portfolio companies, and the needs of the studio itself. We focus exclusively on Startup studios with expertise in studio design, implementation, and decades of experience in the venture and startup ecosystem. With extensive experience as founders, investors, and in studios, we know the challenges studios need to solve for each customer.