
After working for years in early-stage startups and as a journalist, here are three hard truths I’ve learned: 1. Success in Silicon Valley hinges on connections, hard work and luck. 2. Startups often fail because founders lack fundamental business knowledge. 3. Real, actionable advice comes from those who’ve actually done it. There’s no such thing as “founder DNA.” If you’re willing to take on ris... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 110 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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I interviewed Play Ventures General Partner Phylicia Koh to explore what founders outside of gaming can learn from two decades of game design.
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In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, Sentry co-founder David Cramer joins host Walter Thompson for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what founders actually struggle with — and why so much conventional startup advice falls apart in practice.
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Building an early-stage startup isn’t just about the technology — it’s about earning trust before the proof exists.
In this episode of Fund/Build/Scale, I’m joined by Jeff Smith, CEO and co-founder of 2nd Set AI, a startup building generative image ... more
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Solid listen for those interested in building their company and vision, pitching it, and getting funded. I’m particularly excited to see this season is dedicated to AI. Ideas shared were concrete and motivating, especially for those not already plugged into a funding network. Bonus: podcast host Walter has a great voice (I’m picky about this!)
Great go-to listening to stay ahead in AI. Great guests, enjoyable & engaging interviews. I learned a lot just from first episode.










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