What does it take to play the long game in innovation?
Venture capitalist Brad Feld has spent four decades answering that question as a founder, mentor, and early-stage investor in companies like Fitbit, MakerBot, and Techstars. In this episode, Feld unpacks the enduring impact of mentorship, the logic behind his &#8220;Give First&#8221; philosophy, and how startups and enterprises alike can benefit from ecosystem thinking.
Key insights include:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How a childhood visit to Frito-Lay inspired a tech career</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">What separates peer mentorship from transactional networking</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">The origin and strategic power of Techstars&#8217; &#8220;Give First&#8221; mantra</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">How Feld invests in category creation (wearables, 3D printing, cloud)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Why innovation requires emotional resilience and long-term relationships</li>
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