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Mike Maples, Jr

Founding partner at Floodgate, a venture capital firm known for investing in companies like Okta, Outreach, and Twitch. Author of "Pattern Breakers."

Top 10 podcasts with Mike Maples, Jr

Ranked by the Snipd community
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130 snips
Mar 3, 2020 • 1h 37min

#77 Mike Maples: Living in the Future

Mike Maples, a partner at Floodgate, dives into the fascinating world of startups and the mental models that guide investment decisions. He discusses how unconventional frameworks are essential for evaluating startup opportunities and shares insights on disruptive innovation. Maples emphasizes the importance of team dynamics, authentic motivations, and understanding customer needs through experimentation. He also highlights the significance of a truth-seeking culture in fostering sustainable growth, making this conversation a treasure trove for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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116 snips
Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 18min

20VC Roundtable: Is the VC Model Broken? The Biggest Disconnect Ever Between TVPI & DPI, Why Market Size is Dangerous, Why "Go Fast" is Terrible Advice, The Dangers of Raising Large Rounds at High Prices & Why Next Year Will See the Biggest Hiring Spree i

Join Eric Paley, Managing Partner at Founder Collective, Mike Maples, Co-founder of Floodgate, and Jason Lemkin, Founder of SaaStr, as they dive into the changing venture capital landscape. They discuss why high startup valuations can be perilous, the pitfalls of following 'go fast' advice, and the significant risks for founders raising at inflated prices. With insights on market inefficiencies and strategic decision-making, they challenge the status quo, questioning if the seed model is still viable in today's market.
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87 snips
Sep 19, 2023 • 58min

E7: How Floodgate Differentiated Again From Thousands of Seed Firms

Mike Maples, Jr, co-founder of seed firm Floodgate, discusses the importance of forcing choices, evaluating founders before they start a company, and navigating the challenges of venture capital. They explore patterns of successful startups, referencing strategies, YC's unique economics, and the qualities of successful investors. They also discuss the challenges of playing fair in the market and the opportunities for startups.
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86 snips
Sep 12, 2024 • 1h 33min

Mike Maples, Jr. — How To Become a Pattern-Breaking Founder (EP.233)

Mike Maples, Jr. is a co-founding partner of Floodgate and a seasoned seed investor behind tech giants like Twitter and Twitch. In this discussion, he delves into the essence of transformative entrepreneurship, advocating for breaking free from societal norms. He highlights the need for founders to embrace disagreeableness and seek future-focused customers. Journaling emerges as a powerful tool for self-discovery, while Maples underscores the importance of authenticity over tribalism in fostering innovation and creating meaningful movements.
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60 snips
Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 17min

Mike Maples Jr. - Identifying Startup Pattern Breakers (EP.406)

Mike Maples Jr., partner at Floodgate and a celebrated venture capitalist, has backed early-stage giants like Twitter and Lyft. In this engaging discussion, he reveals his journey into venture capital and the insights that inspired his book, "Pattern Breakers." The conversation dives into his transformative concept of 'inflections' that disrupt markets, the importance of founder-future fit, and how curiosity can unlock innovation. With anecdotes from his experiences, Mike highlights strategies for identifying successful startups and the journey from rejection to adoption in the tech landscape.
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33 snips
Jul 18, 2024 • 35min

Which start-ups change the future? Investor Mike Maples Jr. with Reid Hoffman

Join iconic Silicon Valley investor Mike Maples Jr., renowned for his knack for identifying game-changing startups, as he chats with Reid Hoffman. They delve into key insights from Mike's bestseller, Pattern Breakers, discussing how to capitalize on inflection points in innovation. The duo explores the AI revolution, the transformative potential of cognitive agents, and the importance of emotional resilience in startup journeys. With real-life anecdotes, they illustrate the delicate balance between authenticity and strategic decision-making in entrepreneurship.
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24 snips
Jun 16, 2021 • 1h 5min

#191 with Mike Maples - 4 Big Trends and $0 to $1 Billion Startup Idea Frameworks

Mike Maples, co-founding partner at Floodgate and a celebrated venture capitalist, joins the conversation to share his insights on emerging market trends. He discusses four key inflections—cloud offices and blockchain among them—that he's excited about. Mike demystifies the concept of startups versus companies while introducing mental models for evaluating potential investments. The chat explores the shift from centralized to decentralized networks, urging entrepreneurs to adapt their mindset for success in today’s evolving landscape.
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16 snips
Jul 13, 2024 • 26min

A Sea Change of Mass Cognition

Mike Maples, Jr. is a co-founding partner at Floodgate and the author of "Pattern Breakers." He shares insights on spotting visionaries and the need for bold thinking in entrepreneurship. Listeners learn about Maples' missed opportunity to invest in Airbnb and how inflection points can redefine industries, like ride-sharing. He discusses whether AI's future will be shaped by established companies or innovative startups, emphasizing the balance of risk and innovation in business decisions.
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11 snips
Mar 24, 2023 • 49min

20VC: Three Core Lessons for Founders From the SVB Crisis From Financial Agility (Banking) to Constructing Scenario Plans and Mastering Crisis Communications | How The Western World Has Not Been Responsible with its Money & Why The Fed Is Backing Itself I

Mike Maples, Co-founder of Floodgate, shares invaluable insights from the recent SVB crisis. He emphasizes the necessity of scenario planning and financial agility for startups, advising founders on managing banking relationships effectively. Maples also highlights the critical role of crisis communication, encouraging transparency and radical humanity in tough times. He critiques the Western world's financial irresponsibility and urges for reform, making this discussion a must-listen for entrepreneurs navigating uncertainties.
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9 snips
Apr 29, 2024 • 10min

Breakthrough Lessons: The One Thing That Matters Most…

In the early days of a startup, finding product-market fit is paramount. Once you have it, failure is almost impossible. Without it, you can do everything else right, and still fail. In this Breakthrough Lesson, Mike Maples, Jr of Floodgate discusses three heuristics for maximizing the odds of success: Find the right North Star, offer a Delta 4 experience, and don’t fool yourself.Check out the Pattern Breakers Blog at patternbreakers.substack.com for even more Pattern Breaking content from Mike.   Mike's book Pattern Breakers is available now wherever you buy books.