This Week in Startups How VCs view founders with a side hustle + Bringing ESG to VC with Joe Blair | E1557
Sep 11, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Joe Blair, Co-founder and GP at Bay Bridge Ventures, shares insights from his ESG-focused venture capital firm. He delves into how VCs perceive founders juggling side hustles and offers tips on making those hustles beneficial for their startups. Blair emphasizes the importance of sustainability metrics in investment strategies and describes the evolution of climate tech investments. His journey from engineering to venture capital highlights the challenges and opportunities in the clean tech sector.
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Focus for Early Success
- Founders in their 20s and 30s should laser focus on one thing.
- Secure initial success before diversifying efforts.
Managing Multiple Companies
- Steve Jobs successfully managed Pixar and Apple concurrently due to strong teams.
- Elon Musk had to run both Tesla and SpaceX because no one else could.
Jason's Focus Shift
- Jason Calacanis prioritized singular focus during his early career with Silicon Alley Reporter and Weblogs, Inc.
- His involvement in multiple projects increased after becoming a Sequoia scout.
