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E1002: Wealthfront CEO & Co-founder Andy Rachleff on hitting escape velocity at Wealthfront, pioneering “self-driving money” for consumers, shares insights on product-building in 1980’s vs. today, best investor attributes, & the future of NextGen banking

This Week in Startups

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Evolution of Startup Nature and Investment Strategies

The chapter explores the evolution of startup nature from high technical risk in the past to high market risk today, along with the shift in investment strategies towards proving market viability early on. It discusses the transition from hardware to software investments, emphasizing the focus on scaling products successfully. The chapter also touches on the significance of identifying and nurturing talent in evolving industries for fostering innovation.

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