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The Pomp Podcast

#1381 Mike Maples | Investor Reveals Secret To Finding Billion Dollar Companies

Jul 9, 2024
49:32
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Mike Maples, Founding Partner at FLOODGATE, discusses startup capitalism, evaluating founders, stress testing ideas, pattern breaking actions, finding opportunities, and his new book. The podcast also explores Crypto IRAs, productivity tools, Bitcoin insurance, and contrasts between startup and corporate capitalism.
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Quick takeaways

  • Startups create value by changing the status quo through pattern-breaking actions.
  • Evaluating startup ideas through stress testing can uncover pattern-breaking opportunities for success.

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Startup Capitalism vs. Corporate Capitalism

Startup capitalism fundamentally differs from corporate capitalism as startups create value by changing the subject, persistently compounding their ability to create value. Unlike corporate capitalists who leverage powers like economies of scale or network effects, startups start with nothing and win by denying the premise of the rules, ultimately changing the subject and creating value through pattern-breaking actions.

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