Every idea we see as venture capitalists is a good idea. It's really just a question of timing. We're looking for things that can be $10 billion plus businesses. When you account for delusion, those are kind of like the check the boxes things. The two things that we spend the majority of our time evaluating at the early stage is the technology and the team.
In this episode, Dakin and Peter discuss tips for new entrepreneurs, how to build a successful company and the power of venture capital for the economy.
You will learn about:
- 04:37 | The story of Prime Movers Lab
- 22:25 | The 'do's & don'ts' for new entrepreneurs.
- 35:47 | Ambitious Vs. Conservative: creating balance for your company.
Dakin Sloss is a venture capitalist, founder, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder and General Partner of Prime Movers Lab, a VC startup that’s become the world’s leading partner in breakthrough scientific startups.
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