Scott Langille is the Founder of V2.

V2 supports ambitious people who are building the future in Vancouver.

Takeaways

• Scott's upbringing in a small town shaped his entrepreneurial spirit.

• The role of ambition and how it is influenced.
• The crucial role that community plays in fostering innovation.
• Socratica and launching the node Atelier at UBC.
• Vancouver startup scenes's opportunities and challenges.
• Building connections between ambitious individuals and accomplished founders is key to success.
• Diversity in experiences (art, science, tech, etc.) leads to better startup ideas.
• Creating a culture of builders.
• V2 aims to create a hub for ambitious individuals.
• Inspiration can come from various disciplines, not just tech.
• Navigating exodus - The Brain Drain Dilemma.

Chapters

00:00 Scott's Journey: From Small Town to Startup Founder

08:11 The Role of Ambition in Startup Culture

16:31 Building Community: The Power of Socratica and Atelier

20:45 Vancouver's Startup Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges

30:19 Navigating Exodus: The Brain Drain Dilemma

34:14 Creating a Culture of Builders: The V2 Vision

45:31 Inspiration and Future Aspirations

Keywords

Scott Langille, startup culture, ambition, community building, Vancouver, Socratica, Atelier, V2, entrepreneurship, innovation