Living in the future means identifying what is missing in current technology by interacting and experimenting with it to create innovative solutions. Mark Andreessen's creation of the Mosaic browser exemplifies this concept, as he built it to overcome barriers he encountered, without aiming to address any market. By living in the future and being the first to notice and address deficiencies in technology, one gains a crucial head start and first mover advantage in the market.
Mike Maples is a co-founding partner at the venture capital firm, Floodgate. He’s also the author of the new book, “Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future.” Alex Friedman caught up with Maples for a conversation about:
- How to spot true visionaries.
- Missing out on an early investment opportunity in Airbnb.
- Whether the AI future will be defined by incumbents or upstarts.
Companies mentioned: AMZN, LYFT, OKTA, CHGG, AAPL, MSFT
Host: Alex Friedman
Guest: Mike Maples, Jr.
Producer: Mary Long
Engineers: Dez Jones, Tim Sparks
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