Episode 8 - Once an Operator, Always an Operator with Elle Bruno

Once an Operator, Always an Operator with Elle Bruno

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We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Elle Bruno of Techstars. As always, if you've got any questions, feedback, guest ideas, or just want to say hey, don't hesitate to shoot us a message at podcast@goingvc.com!

Episode Chapters:

1. Introduction — 0:00
2. It wasn’t quick, it wasn’t easy — 4:20
3. The Operator’s Superpowers — 8:05
4. Only 2.8% — 11:27
5. There’s more than one way to be an investor — 17:55
6. FinTech around the World — 20:55
7. Start — 32:58
8. Closing thoughts—34:08

Link to the application for the WU/Techstars program Elle runs: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/western-union