Steve Schlafman

Jerry Colonna, CEO of Reboot.io and author of "Re-Boot," teams up with Steve Schlafman, a professional transition coach, to dive into living authentically and embracing one's purpose. They discuss navigating uncertainty with clarity, the power of grief as a transformative experience, and the difference between transactional and transformative coaching. Personal anecdotes illuminate the journey of self-discovery, while the parable of talents serves as a reminder to actively share our abilities. Their insights highlight the importance of trust, authenticity, and collective purpose in our wellness journeys.

Steve and Matt discuss slowing down, unlearning, sabbaticals, finding good work, letting go of jealousy, competitiveness vs enoughness, Matt's apprenticeship, Downshift program, ambition, marriage, family, reframing money, launching decelerator.

Steve Schlafman, a former junior investing partner known for his influence in the NYC startup scene, shares his insights on navigating career transitions. He reflects on his journey from venture capitalism to coaching, driven by a desire for authentic relationships. Schlafman discusses the significance of slowing down, embracing self-discovery, and fostering meaningful connections as individuals pivot in their careers. He also introduces Downshift, a 'decelerator' program designed to help high achievers take inventory before embarking on their next chapters.

Sahil Lavingia and Steve Schlafman discuss new VC fund structures, the rise of solo capitalists, and the impact of AngelList on venture capital. They explore disruptive structures, evolving trends in funding models, and the accessibility of venture capital for founders and LPs.

Steve Schlafman, a marketplaces, mobile services, and hardware investor at RRE Ventures, discusses the differences between Seed and Series A investments, valuation comparisons, and the importance of detecting small but meaningful markets. He shares insights on due diligence processes, investment decision making, and the role of intuition in VC. Steve also highlights the significance of mentoring in the venture ecosystem and mentions his recent investment in Brightwheel.

Venture capitalist turned transition coach Steve Schlafman discusses lostness, curiosity, downshifting, and balancing ambition with fatherhood. Topics include personal transformation, intellectualizing emotions, mindfulness practices, and the role of curiosity in growth.

In this engaging conversation, Steve Schlafman, a former VC and founder of @downshift, shares his innovative approach to personal growth using AI. He reveals how he leverages ChatGPT for dream analysis, pulling out archetypes and emotions for deeper self-understanding. Steve emphasizes the importance of integrating feelings and imagination with rational thought. He also discusses the transformative power of voice interfaces and personal narratives in enhancing self-awareness and navigating emotional patterns. Perfect for those curious about AI's role in emotional exploration!

Steve Schlafman, a recovering venture capitalist turned professional transition coach, discusses the importance of tuning into our bodies and the power of listening to body signals. They share their own journey of quitting their job and finding their calling in coaching, emphasizing the significance of asking 'why' and optimizing for congruent interestingness. They explore concepts like life transitions, decision-making, the 'adjacent possible', and the role of fear in personal growth.

In this engaging discussion, guests Justin Kan, founder of Twitch, Matteo Franceschetti, CEO of Eight Sleep, and Steve Schlafman, coach and investor, share their personal journeys with alcohol. They reflect on their realizations about the need to stop drinking, the emotional struggles it masked, and the powerful transformations they experienced post-alcohol. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community in recovery, the tools that helped them, and offers insight into how sobriety has positively impacted their lives, both personally and professionally.

Full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KCjMwDpDm7g Steve Schlafman is a Partner at Primary Venture Partners. He’s been an investor in the NYC startup ecosystem for the last decade. Prior to his roles in VC, he was the Director of New Ventures at The Kraft Group, owners of the New England Patriots. He’s worked at startups like Turntable FM & began his career at Microsoft. Steve has worked on investments in companies like TheSkimm, Bowery Farming, Breather, Giphy, Percolate & SmartThings (sold to Samsung). He also works with founders & CEOs as a qualified leadership coach. In this revealing conversation, we discuss how he thinks about personal + professional growth, building healthy habits, navigating your career, the fear of death, dealing with anxiety, overcoming “functional addiction”, sobriety & why the best performers – people like Eric Schmidt & Lebron James, all work with coaches. Five Things To Listen Out For: Cornerstone Habits – habits that create a domino effect in other areas of your life What Lebron James & Eric Schmidt have in common -we discuss why you might feel resistant to the word “coach”, what a coaching practice looks like & examples of common discussions you might have Being A “Functional Addict” – dealing with addiction & why Steve has been sober for many years Dealing With Anxiety + The Fear Of Death – how Steve has consciously worked on his anxiety and coming to terms with death 360 reviews – why Steve recommends doing this after a recent experience, dealing with constructive criticism & how you can do this too Subscribe to watch the episode on YouTube here. Steve:   https://www.schlaf.me/ https://www.primary.vc/ https://twitter.com/schlaf Bilal: @creatorlabfm @bzaidi212 (Instagram) & @bzaidi everywhere else Full show notes:  https://www.creatorlab.fm/steve-schlafman-primary-venture-partners/ Thank you to our sponsors who help make this show possible: SquareFoot, where growing companies find their place, check out SquareFoot.com/creatorlab to find your next office space