Silicon Slopes | The Entrepreneur Capital of the World Album Partners Sid Krommenhoek, Diogo Myrrha & John Mayfield
Feb 28, 2025
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In this episode, we sit down with three of the most influential figures in Utah's tech community: Diogo, John, and Sid from Album VC. Join us as we dive deep into the journey of Album VC, from its inception in 2013 to becoming a powerhouse with nearly a billion dollars under management.
We discuss the evolution of the Utah tech scene, the importance of building generational companies, and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being a venture capitalist. Learn about the significance of staying humble, the value of founders, and the impact of AI on startups and venture capital.
00:00 - Introduction to the guests and their journey
00:40 - The creation of Silicon Slopes
01:11 - Reflections on a decade of venture capital
02:09 - The partnership dynamics at Album VC
03:08 - The importance of staying humble and founder-centric
04:50 - Diogo's journey to American citizenship
05:19 - Reflections on VC and investing
07:27 - The evolution of Utah's tech scene
09:12 - The role of universities in fostering entrepreneurship
10:04 - The impact of AI on startups and venture capital
12:27 - The importance of efficiency in startups
14:35 - The changing landscape of venture capital
18:27 - The need for more product talent in Utah
20:24 - The future of Utah's tech ecosystem
23:43 - The importance of building generational companies
30:06 - The role of venture capital in supporting founders
33:17 - The unique dynamics of Album VC's partnership
36:40 - What it takes to be a successful VC
If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.
Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com
Show Links: https://www.album.vc
Social:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw
We discuss the evolution of the Utah tech scene, the importance of building generational companies, and the unique challenges and opportunities that come with being a venture capitalist. Learn about the significance of staying humble, the value of founders, and the impact of AI on startups and venture capital.
00:00 - Introduction to the guests and their journey
00:40 - The creation of Silicon Slopes
01:11 - Reflections on a decade of venture capital
02:09 - The partnership dynamics at Album VC
03:08 - The importance of staying humble and founder-centric
04:50 - Diogo's journey to American citizenship
05:19 - Reflections on VC and investing
07:27 - The evolution of Utah's tech scene
09:12 - The role of universities in fostering entrepreneurship
10:04 - The impact of AI on startups and venture capital
12:27 - The importance of efficiency in startups
14:35 - The changing landscape of venture capital
18:27 - The need for more product talent in Utah
20:24 - The future of Utah's tech ecosystem
23:43 - The importance of building generational companies
30:06 - The role of venture capital in supporting founders
33:17 - The unique dynamics of Album VC's partnership
36:40 - What it takes to be a successful VC
If you enjoyed this video and want to support us please leave a LIKE, write a comment on this video and Share it with your friends. Subscribe to our channel on YouTube and click the icon for notifications when we add a new video. Let us know in the comments if you have any questions.
Our website: https://www.siliconslopes.com
Show Links: https://www.album.vc
Social:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/siliconslopes
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/siliconslopes/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8aEtQ1KJrWhJ3C2JnzXysw