Capitalists for Capitalism

Alexander McCobin
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Aug 22, 2024 • 43min

The essential step before launching your company, according to a CEO

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Academy on Capitalism about the importance of purpose in classical liberalism and capitalism. I discussed key capitalist principles from Adam Smith, including respect for individual agency, value creation, aligning interests, collaboration, and opportunity.This talk is especially useful for anyone who is trying to identify their purpose and who wants to foster a future where capitalism and meaningful lives can thrive.🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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Aug 15, 2024 • 35min

The Key to Startup Success: Finding Product Market Fit

On this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I'm excited to be talking with Sam Corcos. Sam is an old friend and the Co-Founder and CEO of Levels Health, a wearable healthcare company, valued at over $300M, that gives people insights to their metabolic health so they can lead better lives.In this episode, we discuss:- Why some risks are not worth hedging for- His unique approach to building a transparent and customer-driven company- Why product fit and distribution should be every founders focus (not product)- How he effectively manages his time as CEOIf you're a startup founder, you need to hear this incredible conversation. 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAM👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/samcorcos/🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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Aug 8, 2024 • 43min

Startup vs $700 million company: Inside the minds of successful entrepreneurs

I'm thrilled to have recently hosted a panel with two incredible, value-based entrepreneurs, Shawn D. Nelson and Mobin Koehestani. Shawn is the Founder and CEO of Lovesac, a publicly traded furniture company worth over $700 million dollars. Mobin is the Founder of LendKoi, the only non-bank financial institution providing credit access to immigrants in the US. We discuss: - The entrepreneurial journey- What is takes to be a successful entrepreneur- How to overcome common challenges- Differences between running a startup and public companyThis conversation was full of fascinating insights, whether you're an experienced business owner or just getting started. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 10min

Rules to Unlock the Power of Your Network for Success

Building the right network can change your life. I recently had the opportunity to share my strategies for building a powerful and meaningful network at the Academy On Capitalism.Bringing people together is a huge part of what we do at Liberty Ventures and I'm thrilled I was able to share some of my experiences with them. I shared: - Strategies for growing your network- Tips for maintaining relationships- Why you should do business with friendsAnd more. You won't want to miss this episode.🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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Jul 26, 2024 • 29min

How $10 trillion in assets could change income inequality

This week I'm joined by Mike Brady, Co-Founder of Organic Food Incubator. Mike has had an incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his start at PwC, his work running Greyston Bakery, and now as a Co-Founder at the Organic Food Incubator.We discuss: • How Businesses Can Solve Income Inequality • Employee Ownership Models• The "Silver Tsunami": A $10 Trillion Wealth Transfer• The Two Biggest Problems Startups FaceIf you are an entrepreneur or a startup founder, you won't want to miss this. 🔗 CONNECT WITH MIKELinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradymichaelFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrganicFoodIncubator/Website: https://organicfoodincubator.com/🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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Jul 12, 2024 • 14min

The Future Is Here: Innovative Health & Safety Tech Startups

At Liberty Ventures, our ecosystem of founders and investors come from diverse industries, ranging from healthcare tech to EdTech to defense.In this year's Liberty Ventures Reception at SXSW, two of our founders, Wesley King (Founder of Coherent Capital) and Carter Fowler (CEO of Totem), pitched the incredible companies and products they're building.  If you're interested in world-changing tech startups, then this episode is a must-watch. 🔗 CONNECT WITH WESLEY👥 LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleygking/🔗 CONNECT WITH CARTER👥 LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carter-fowler-8835739b/🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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Jul 12, 2024 • 24min

3 Rules For Successful Founders, According To An Angel Investor

Nancy Fechnay is an experienced entrepreneur and a Founding Partner at Unique Ventures, a venture capital (VC) firm that supports positively impactful founders and companies from Seed through Series C.In this episode we discuss: • Mental health and work-life balance for CEOs• Transitioning from startups to VC• What most non-profits are missing• Advice for new angel investors• The personality traits of successful entrepreneursIf you're an entrepreneur, raising capital, or an angel investor, you won't want to miss this conversation. 🔗 CONNECT WITH NANCY 👥 Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyfechnay/🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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Jul 3, 2024 • 40min

Inside the Thiel Fellowship & 1517 Fund: Danielle Strachman's Journey

Danielle Strachman is a General Partner and Co-Founder of 1517 Fund, a venture capital firm that backs dropouts working on hard problems and sci-fi scientists at the earliest stages of their companies.Danielle shares her professional journey including her work at Thiel Fellowship, the principles behind the 1517 Fund, her support for young entrepreneurs, and the importance of building personal, long-term relationships in business.🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIELLE 👥 LinkedIn -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellestrachman/🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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Jun 20, 2024 • 43min

We Can FIX Healthcare with FREE MARKET Incentives

Blake E. Silver is a Vice President at TXV, a venture firm investing in human performance, like the Oura Ring. From working at NASA, starting his own company during the COVID-19 pandemic, working in nonprofit, and then transitioning to venture capital, Blake has a wide breadth of experience that aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from. In this episode, we cover:- How To Break Into Venture Capital - Why For-Profit Is the Most Effective Way to Change the World - Common Mistakes Startups Make- Why You Need to Be Comfortable With Pain (As a Founder)- Fixing Healthcare With Free Market Incentives🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing
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May 30, 2024 • 32min

Make Democracy Better With TECH | Sue Zoldak & Dana Cichon

In this episode, I'm excited to share my conversation with Sue Zoldak & Dana Cichon, co-founders of Wolfram Labs, a new kind of accelerator that helps tech companies break into the political space. Sue Zoldak and Dana Cichon are doing some incredible things at Wolfram Labs to elevate the political discourse and make it easier for constituents to share their voices. One of my favorite parts of this conversation was hearing about how tech with integrity can actually help democracy work better. It was also interesting to learn about how a lot of tech for the consumer market also has applications in the political space. (If you think your tech might work for politics, sure to reach out to Wolfram Labs. They can walk you through it and help you brainstorm.)If you're interested in technology and preserving democracy, you must listen to this episode!🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEXANDER 👥 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccobin/🐦 X - https://x.com/amccobin📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mccobin/ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURESLiberty Ventures is an ecosystem of purpose-driven investors and entrepreneurs aligned on advancing a free and prosperous future. Join our Angel Investor Network or submit your startup here: https://www.libertyventures.xyz/investing

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