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Ethan Austin
Founding partner at Outside VC, a pre-seed venture firm focused on outsider founders in fintech and climate; former MD of Techstars Denver and co-founder of GiveForward, a medical crowdfunding platform acquired by GoFundMe.
Best podcasts with Ethan Austin
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Dec 1, 2025
• 41min
497. Investing in Outsiders, Why Extreme Personalities Win, Weighing Timing versus Trends, and Rethinking Liquidity and Option Exercise Windows (Ethan Austin)
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Ethan Austin, founding partner at Outside VC and former MD of Techstars Denver, dives into the world of venture capital. He shares insights from his journey founding GiveForward and why outsider founders excel. With a focus on unique personalities, Ethan discusses the importance of timing over trends and the traits that make successful founders. He also explores redefining VC roles, fostering employee liquidity, and supporting founders with hands-on guidance in fintech and climate sectors. Get ready for a candid conversation on the evolving landscape of investment!
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