Village Global Podcast Encore: Brad Feld on What Nietzsche Can Teach Entrepreneurs
May 17, 2024
Brad Feld, VC at Foundry Group, discusses Nietzsche's relevance to entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need to pivot or persevere, viewing entrepreneurship as a long-term journey, focusing on actions over beliefs, and making decisions in group settings. He challenges the overuse of 'passion' in the startup world and highlights the importance of aligning words with actions.
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Misunderstood Nietzsche
- Nietzsche is a highly misunderstood philosopher, making him particularly interesting.
- He's considered a crossover figure from classical to contemporary philosophy.
Nietzsche and the Alt-Right
- Someone called Nietzsche the hero of the alt-right, highlighting a common misconception.
- Brad Feld emphasizes that Nietzsche's views are often misinterpreted and contorted to fit various agendas.
Going to the Source
- Brad Feld admits his initial understanding of Nietzsche was completely wrong, emphasizing the importance of going to the source.
- He points out that Nietzsche's sister, a Nazi sympathizer, distorted his work after his death to align with Nazi ideology.