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Brett Granberg, Co-founder and CEO of Vannevar Labs | Revolutionizing Defense Technology
Aug 23, 2023
In this podcast, Brett Granberg, Co-founder and CEO of Vannevar Labs, discusses funding and building a defense tech company, ensuring product-market fit, and the importance of mission-driven organizations. He also shares insights on leadership and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. The chapter highlights the significance of adaptability, resilience, and team building in the startup journey.
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- Persistence and determination are crucial in fundraising for a defense technology company, with rejection being a common occurrence until the right opportunity arises.
- Having a strong mission and purpose attracts motivated candidates and fosters employee retention in a defense tech startup.
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Persisting through rejection and maintaining motivation
When raising funds, the speaker advises entrepreneurs to maintain a mindset of persistence and determination. They suggest thinking of the fundraising process as a numbers game, where rejection is expected until the right opportunity arises. The speaker shares their experience of facing numerous rejections and emphasizes the importance of keeping a positive mindset, even when faced with multiple no's. They attribute their success to their ability to persevere and maintain the belief that their 101st pitch would result in a yes.
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