Larsen Jensen
Founding General Partner of Harpoon Ventures and former Olympic swimmer and U.S. Navy SEAL, focused on investing in frontier technologies that serve U.S. national and economic interests.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 46min
E275: Does Grit Actually Matter in a GP — or Is It Just a Good Story?
Larsen Jensen, Founding General Partner of Harpoon Ventures, shares insights from his background as a former Olympic swimmer and Navy SEAL. He discusses the importance of choosing hard challenges and how they foster resilience and personal growth. Larsen explains that true venture success comes from embracing risks and trusting great teams over models. He highlights the necessity of mental toughness in both founders and investors, emphasizing that product-market fit relies on understanding customer needs and building strong, adaptable teams.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 42min
Ex Navy SEAL: When To Quit Vs Persevere In Business + How I Started A Successful Venture Firm!
Larsen Jensen is an Olympian swimmer-turned-Navy SEAL and the founder of Harpoon Ventures, focused on tech for defense. He shares his journey from the Olympics to elite military training, emphasizing the mindset needed to succeed in both. The discussion pivots to the critical moment of knowing when to quit or persevere in a startup, highlighting market timing and product fit. Larsen also details his venture into military tech investing, discussing the evolution of Harpoon Ventures and the increasing interest in defense technology.
