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...
The Key to Starting and Growing a Successful (Biotech) Company, with Founder of Moderna Robert Langer
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The Key to Starting and Growing a Successful (Biotech) Company, with Founder of Moderna Robert Langer
Want to learn how the billionaire co-founder of Moderna started and grew his company? The keys to his entrepreneurial success? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Dr. Robert Langer, the award-winning biotechnician who is the co-founder of Moderna, the $30 billion pharmaceutical company that developed the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Langer tells us the key to his success, how he founded and grew a successful (biotech) startup, and, as a bonus, he gives his take on what the biggest s...
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...
