A VC’s Optimistic Outlook on Today’s Startup Landscape
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Even though the success rates for startups today are sobering, there is reason to be optimistic. As our guest today, Venture Capitalist https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfrankel/ sees it: "Cycles happen. We've gone through...
show moreJohn founded ff Venture Capital in 2008 and has since funded over 150 seed and early-stage companies that in turn have created thousands of jobs and impacted the lives of millions.
He joins us to share his motivation for founding a VC firm, his investment philosophy, and his perspective on today’s startup landscape.
Our conversation delves into:
- John's advice for founders
- What his firm looks for in early stage startups
- The significance of resilience and adaptability for early-stage founders
- His current fascination with applied AI, including drones, robotics, and financial services tech
This episode provides valuable insights and practical advice for early-stage founders navigating the challenging yet promising startup world.
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Author | Burkland Associates |
Organization | Jenny Hui |
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