480. The OG Seed Investor, Mike Maples Jr., on Spotting Inflection Points, Living in the Future, and Why the Best Form of Competition Is No Competition (Mike Maples)
The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
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The Evolution of Seed Investing
This chapter explores the founding story of a venture capital firm amidst the transformative Web 2.0 era, showcasing the speaker's personal journey between Texas and Silicon Valley. It reflects on early investing experiences, the changing landscape of startups, and the importance of identifying unique founder traits beyond conventional metrics. The chapter emphasizes redefining success in entrepreneurship, advocating for deeper insights and innovative approaches over traditional startup advice.
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