If you have a lousy team and a great marketplace, you've made a bad investment Totally. We don't want somebody who's like, here's my plan. I'm not listening to any feedback whatsoever. We want somebody who is going to do whatever it takes to get there. What can I learn? Okay, cool. I'm going to do a slightly different. And those micro adjustments are happening often in the diligence process. That's a good sign to us.
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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