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20 VC 077: PART 1: Kamal Ravikant: 'I'm Not Your Traditional VC'

Oct 5, 2015
Kamal Ravikant, an absolute hero and bestselling author, discusses his journey into venture capital and shares his insights on entrepreneurship. He delves into what makes a great VC and the future of venture capital. Kamal also highlights the advantages of being an entrepreneur in the digital age and the value of learning by doing. Amidst the discussion, the podcast also touches on frustrating investors and the frothy market of tech startups.
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Quick takeaways

  • Passion for the problem and genuine help from investors are crucial in entrepreneurship.
  • Focusing on product development and customer acquisition are fundamental aspects of building a successful business.

Deep dives

The Evolution of Kamal Ravikant's Career

Kamal Ravikant shares his non-traditional journey as an entrepreneur and investor in Silicon Valley. He emphasizes the importance of being passionate about the problem you want to solve and the need for genuine help from investors. Kamal also highlights the significance of learning by doing and taking action rather than just researching and attending conferences.

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