What makes a great founder? Why do some startups become category-defining companies while others disappear? In this episode, Rick Heitzmann reveals the mental models, pattern recognition, and non-obvious signals he’s used to back Pinterest, Airbnb, Riot Games, DraftKings, and more. Part 2 goes deeper into founder psychology, pitch strategy, market timing, and the traits that predict generational success. This is one of the clearest breakdowns of venture decision-making you’ll ever hear. Don't...
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What makes a great founder? Why do some startups become category-defining companies while others disappear? In this episode, Rick Heitzmann reveals the mental models, pattern recognition, and non-obvious signals he’s used to back Pinterest, Airbnb, Riot Games, DraftKings, and more. Part 2 goes deeper into founder psychology, pitch strategy, market timing, and the traits that predict generational success. This is one of the clearest breakdowns of venture decision-making you’ll ever hear. Don't...
I Had No Clients, No Followers & No Backup Plan – But I Built a Design Empire from Scratch: Cara Woodhouse
30 Years in 30 Minutes
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I Had No Clients, No Followers & No Backup Plan – But I Built a Design Empire from Scratch: Cara Woodhouse
She had no clients, no followers, and no roadmap. But Cara Woodhouse still built one of the most recognizable interior design brands on Instagram — and turned her passion into an empire. In this episode, Cara breaks down how she went from a rejected art student to a design entrepreneur with 900K+ followers, a booming product line, a wellness-inspired real estate venture, and a debut book that redefines how we connect with our homes. She shares the truth about starting with nothing, the pain o...
30 Years in 30 Minutes
What makes a great founder? Why do some startups become category-defining companies while others disappear? In this episode, Rick Heitzmann reveals the mental models, pattern recognition, and non-obvious signals he’s used to back Pinterest, Airbnb, Riot Games, DraftKings, and more. Part 2 goes deeper into founder psychology, pitch strategy, market timing, and the traits that predict generational success. This is one of the clearest breakdowns of venture decision-making you’ll ever hear. Don't...
