#097 Brad Feld: Founding Techstars, Giving First, and Mentorship
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Chapters: 00:00 Intro 03:49 - Heroes 10:50 - How do you know when it’s time to step away from something you started? 18:37 - Len Fassler 32:52 - Mentors and inflection points in life 39:07 - Brad’s book - Give First 47:58 - The role of books in Brad’s career I sit down with legendary venture capitalist Brad Feld. He’s the Co-founder of Foundry, Techstars, and author of multiple books including Startup Communities and Give First. Brad reflects on the mentors and moments that shaped his career. He shares stories from his 40+ years in tech and investing, digging into how he thinks about mentorship, success, writing, control, and showing up consistently over time. We dive deep into the philosophy behind his new book “Give First,” unpacking how generosity and curiosity have guided his journey across decades of venture building and community leadership. Throughout our conversation, Brad shares honest lessons about evolving with time, finding joy in creation, and remaining grounded in the work itself.
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