501. Spotting the Next Big Thing, Why This Cycle Is Different, Acceptable vs Unacceptable Risk, and Why Duration Is a Feature Not a Bug (Jon Callaghan)
Episode Description
Jon Callaghan of True Ventures joins Nick to discuss Spotting the Next Big Thing, Why This Cycle Is Different, Acceptable vs Unacceptable Risk, and Why Duration Is a Feature Not a Bug. In this episode we cover:
- Spotting the Next Big Market and Reverse Engineering Success
- The Role of Curiosity and Risk in Venture Capital
- Duration as a Feature in Early-Stage Ventures
- The Importance of Repeat Founders and Founder Referrals
- The Creative Process and Learning from Other Creative Endeavors
- Maximizing Risk and Long-Term Thinking in Venture Capital
- The Role of People and Teamwork in Venture Capital
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