

Dave Samuel
Partner at Freestyle Capital. Offers perspectives on early-stage investing and founder mentorship.
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Apr 5, 2022 • 1h 2min
Elon buys ~9% stake in Twitter + Freestyle Capital's Dave Samuel | E1426
Dave Samuel, co-founder of Freestyle VC, shares insights on early-stage investing and the dynamics of venture capital. He discusses the intriguing implications of Elon Musk's 9.2% stake in Twitter, analyzing its potential influence on governance and public discourse. Samuel emphasizes the importance of fund size in dictating investment strategies and gives valuable advice on providing feedback to founders, especially the delicate art of saying no. Tune in for a peek into the evolving landscape of investments and the complexities of capital allocation.

Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 22min
E994: All Turtles CEO Phil Libin shares his state machine that answers all growth questions; Future of Early-Stage VC w/Pete Flint (NFX), Rebecca Lynn (Canvas Ventures), Dave Samuel (Freestyle Capital); plus LAUNCH Scale Partner Talk w/Lever CTO Nate Smith
Phil Libin, CEO of All Turtles and former Evernote head, introduces his innovative state machine theory that transforms startup growth strategies. Pete Flint, from NFX, shares insights on transitioning from founder to venture capitalist, while Rebecca Lynn of Canvas Ventures discusses early-stage VC dynamics and recruiting methods. Dave Samuel from Freestyle Capital talks about mentorship with founders, and Nate Smith, Lever's CTO, delves into effective hiring practices for startups.