Scott Stevens
When it comes to being productive, make sure you’re not overwhelming yourself with too much to do in one day. Always try to leave some open time in your schedule…
investing
Investing is betting on the future. The founders in this section do it professionally. They’ve built venture capital firms, angel networks, investment platforms, and financial tools that help people put their money where their conviction is.
These interviews cover every style of investing. Venture capital. Angel investing. Real estate investment. Public markets. Impact investing. The founders who fund other founders, and the founders who built the tools that make investing accessible to everyone, not just the people with a Bloomberg terminal.
What makes these conversations valuable is the perspective from both sides. Many of these founders have been investors and operators. They know what it’s like to write the check and what it’s like to cash it. That dual perspective shows up in the quality of their insights.
You’ll find honest conversations about deal flow, due diligence, portfolio strategy, and the art of saying no. Which is most of investing, if we’re being honest. Whether you’re raising money, deploying it, or trying to understand how the investment world works, these are people worth listening to.
Ian Ascher
Ask at least 7 questions on any given topic. You will find that most are exhausted after 2 but keep pushing. You will learn more about that component of the…
Jessica Higgins
If you truly follow your passion and put the work in, success will be hard to avoid. Jessica Higgins is a highly credentialed and experienced business growth professional and…
Massimo Cimatti
Curiosity stimulates creativity. Have curiosity for everything. For everything that surrounds you, for unusual things, for every event that involves humanity. In summary, listen to the world out there. Massimo…
Curtis Nalley
Having an unbreakable will is critical as an entrepreneur. To stay productive you have to to be able to stay focused and persevere through adversity. Curtis Nalley is an…
Sonia Steinway
Be intentional. Carve out time at the beginning of every week and every day to plan and prioritize your time. Sonia is the co-founder and president of Outside Financial….
Logan Allec
Tactics are great, but keep the main the thing the main thing: whatever is at the core of what you do, excel at it, and the other pieces will fall…
Tanya Sam
Surround yourself with the right resources, whether that is a place, people that can help you, or a particular technology. Tanya Sam is a tech savvy businesswoman. Tanya is…
Daniel Hansen
Think bigger! Creating a company, engaging the right team, sourcing financing and funding is easier with higher ambitions. Entrepreneur Daniel Hansen has a unique outlook on the world of…
Anthony Kolich
Failure isn’t always a bad thing. There are invaluable lessons when things don’t go according to plan. This doesn’t just apply to business but also with your personal life, friendships,…
Shon Flaharty
If you are willing to pay the price and do the right thing, the sky’s the limit. Shon Flaharty of Clearwater is the CEO & Managing Partner of Flaharty…
Todd Weitzman
Study competition, yet be true to your real self. Todd was born and raised around the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia. With over ten years of digital marketing experience,…