The Journey with Christian D Evans How to De-Risk Startups & Make it "RAIN" w/ Jordan Schlipf | Rainmaking Venture Studio
Feb 8, 2023
Serial tech entrepreneur and early-stage investor Jordan Schlipf discusses de-risking startups through Rainmaking Venture Studio, a model for large companies to acquire startups at an affordable price. They explore corporate partnerships, building startups for acquisition, strategic alignment, integration between large companies and startups, and share insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Studio vs. VC: Talent Control
- Startup studios have more control over talent acquisition than traditional VCs.
- They actively design co-founder pairs with specific skill sets for each venture.
Prioritize Experienced Founders
- Hire experienced, proven founders for your ventures.
- Second or third-time founders deliver better returns than first-timers.
Experiential Learning for Founders
- Early-stage venture building is experiential and directional, not a fixed recipe.
- Founders need to experience the customer discovery process themselves to gain valuable insights.