

Matt Harris
Partner at Bain Capital Ventures with expertise in Fintech. Brother of Dan Harris.
Top 5 podcasts with Matt Harris
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 17min
The Upsides And Downsides Of Living A More Examined Life | Matt Harris
In this illuminating conversation, Matt Harris, a partner at Bain Capital Ventures and brother of Dan Harris, shares his insights on the balance of mindfulness and a busy life. He provides practical tips for integrating meditation into everyday routines while navigating the challenges of ego. The discussion touches on the importance of awareness, self-discovery, and the impact of living an examined life. With humor and honesty, Matt reflects on his journey and offers advice on adopting a more mindful approach, emphasizing the need for flexibility and presence.

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Feb 29, 2024 • 55min
Killing It! The Hidden Toll of Startup Success: Matt Harris on Founder Burnout
Former fintech founder Matt Harris shares his roller coaster journey of success and burnout, highlighting the challenges and emotional toll faced by founders. He discusses the unhealthy dynamics between investors and founders, the importance of setting boundaries, and finding purpose in helping others navigate the startup world. Harris emphasizes resilience, self-care, and the valuable lessons learned from failures in the entrepreneurial journey.

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Sep 23, 2019 • 36min
20VC: Bain's Matt Harris on Why Valuation And Market Size Are Not The Most Important Thing At Series A, Why Backing Sociopaths Can Work & Late Cycle Momentum Investing & The Changes That Will Stay in Venture Forever
Matt Harris, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures and fintech expert, shares fascinating insights from his extensive career. He discusses how the dot-com boom shaped his investment philosophy and why he believes traditional metrics like valuation are less important at Series A. Harris also explores the idea of backing unconventional founders and the implications of late-cycle momentum investing. Highlighting the shift in market dynamics for payment solutions, he explains that solving niche problems can lead to significant growth opportunities.

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Feb 13, 2024 • 50min
The Fintech OG Series Debut: Matt Harris and Steve McLaughlin
Matt Harris and Steve McLaughlin, fintech experts, discuss the early days of fintech, the challenges of making money from the underbanked, and personal highlights of 2023.

Jul 25, 2024 • 2h 9min
Top Mormon Leaders Blame God for Segregation | Ep. 1921
Historian Matt Harris discusses Mormon leaders blaming God for segregation. Topics include segregated blood banks, Mark E. Petersen's controversial speech, racial discrimination in Salt Lake City, and internal struggles among church leaders over racial issues.