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E39: Mental Models and Financial Infrastructure with Patrick McKenzie

"The Riff" with Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg

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The Art of Networking and Talent Discovery

This chapter delves into the significance of networking and identifying talent, stressing the need for broad outreach to uncover potential. The discussion reflects on personal stories and the critical role of fostering accessible connections, especially for underrepresented individuals in fields like venture capital.

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This week, Byrne Hobart is joined by Patrick McKenzie (patio11), host of the podcast Complex Systems, to discuss the complexity and endless fascination of financial infrastructures, the role of fraud in finance, talent spotting strategies and the importance of building networks.

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LINKS:

Byrne’s writing: https://thediff.co

Patrick's Newsletter: https://www.bitsaboutmoney.com/

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