How Can Small Fund I with Solo GP, Venture Partners, and Advisors Modify the Investment Process and Due Diligence for Efficiency?

As an emerging manager, many of you will have detailed technical, operational, market or business experience in your investment areas - so will be uniquely suited to diligence your deals.
As a small fund, most of your investments will likely be following or participating in syndicated rounds, in these cases work with the other investors and leverage their deal memo and diligence work, or agree to share diligence efforts. Though don't be afraid to lead - even with a small check!
This pays off strategically in creating long-term relationships for sharing dealflow and syndication.