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Venture Capitalist Brad Feld on How Nietzsche Empowers the Entrepreneur | This Must Be Done Daily

Aug 11, 2021

Venture capitalist Brad Feld shares insights from his new book, exploring how Nietzsche empowers entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the need for self-reflection and personal growth in the entrepreneurial journey, challenging common misconceptions about Nietzsche's philosophy. Feld critiques the notion of success, arguing that it should be rooted in individuality and not external validation. He also discusses the importance of redefining work as a source of joy, while navigating the complex balance between ambition and mental well-being.

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Episode guests

Brad Feld

Highlights

AI Chapters

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Accessible Philosophy for Entrepreneurs

00:24

The Impact of a Foil

00:30

Intro

2min

Daily Self-Improvement Through Stoic Wisdom

2min

Philosophy and Entrepreneurship: A Deep Dive

17min

Navigating the Challenges of Small Business Hiring and Continuous Learning Through Philosophy

3min

Rethinking Nietzsche: Myths and Misconceptions

17min

Exploring Individual Paths in Nietzsche's Philosophy for Entrepreneurs

6min

Navigating Nietzsche: Philosophy, Work, and Isolation

29min

Enhancing Your Stoic Journey and Community Engagement

3min

Ryan reads today’s daily meditation and talks to Venture Capitalist and Author Brad Feld about his new book The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors, the common misinterpretation of Nietzsche’s philosophy and life, why entrepreneurs have to focus attention inward toward self-improvement, and more.

Brad Feld is an American entrepreneur, author, blogger, and venture capitalist at Foundry Group in Boulder, Colorado, a firm he started with partners Seth Levine, Ryan McIntyre, and Jason Mendelson. Feld began financing technology startups in the early 1990s, first as an angel and later an institutional investor. Feld was an early investor in Harmonix, Zynga, MakerBot, and Fitbit. He is also the author of several books including Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist and The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.

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