In this episode, I sit down with Brad Feld, cofounder of Techstars and Foundry Group, and one of the most respected voices in early-stage venture. We talk about what’s changed—and what hasn’t—over his 25+ years in tech, the real ingredients behind lasting entrepreneurship networks, and why timing and emotional resilience matter more than most founders think. Brad shares hard-won lessons about Giving First and reflects on how to build companies (and careers) that stand the test of time.