There is no shortage of venture capital in search of young companies to grow. The challenge is identifying the right partners. In addition to chemistry, it requires an alignment of short and long-term goals and a shared commitment to take risks and weather setbacks. How do venture investors and start-up founders decide that working together is the right choice? How do venture investors balance their relatively shorter-time funding cycles with the longer-term visions of founders? What constitutes a successful partnership and timely exit?