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Brad Feld

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Jul 23, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Brad Feld, a renowned venture capitalist and co-founder of Techstars, shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights on startup communities. He delves into how Techstars evolved from incubators to accelerators and discusses the importance of accessibility and listening in networks. Brad also unpacks the unique aspects of startup ecosystems and emphasizes metrics that truly matter in venture capital. He further explores philosophical insights that resonate with founders and concludes with thoughts on the future of startups and mentoring.
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ADVICE

Use 15-Minute Focused Meetings

  • Do use constrained, focused meetings to maximize value and accessibility.
  • Brad Feld used 15-minute "random day" meetings to learn one thing and help one person each time.
ANECDOTE

Techstars Began On A Random Day

  • Brad Feld described how David Cohen booked three months to get on his random day calendar, which led to Techstars.
  • That single sequence of short meetings seeded Techstars and many other relationships.
INSIGHT

Accessibility Through Constrained Rituals

  • Accessibility scales differently: small, repeatable interactions preserve learning and relationships.
  • Random Day let Brad remain accessible while still doing deep synthesis and prioritizing reading to learn.
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