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There are a ton of variables that go into the perfect formula between venture capitalists and CEOs.
Fortunately, venture capital investor Chip Hazard (Flybridge) offers a detailed and actionable playbook for welding the best CEO/VC relationships.
In this episode, John and Chip discuss:
- The characteristics and habits of the best entrepreneurs
- Why venture capitalists should be supportive but also know how to push their CEOs
- How Chip’s new female-focused fund called XFactor Ventures is supporting women founders
- Advice for first-time founders
Resources mentioned:
- Flybridge Capital’s / Chip Hazard’s Article Series – Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
- Peter Thiel — Zero to One
- Jeff Bussgang‘s Mastering the VC Game
- Fundraising resources: How to Raise Money When You’re an Underdog
- John’s Mental Candy Newsletter
Listen to this episode HERE.
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About the Author: John Belizaire
John is a versatile CEO and serial entrepreneur who has successfully founded, scaled multiple technology companies over a 20-year career. He is currently the CEO of Soluna, a company helping to shape the future of renewable energy and computing. Before Soluna, John was the founder and CEO of FirstBest, a transformative insurance software company acquired by Guidewire Software and Theory Center, an e-commerce software company acquired by BEA Systems. Before becoming an entrepreneur, John was the lead architect for Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group.
John is on the advisory board of several software-as-a-service, data analytics, and insurtech startups. He is the Managing Editor of CEOPLAYBOOK Media LLC, an online publication full of sage advice for first-time founder CEOs. John is also a trustee of Harlem Academy, an independent school in New York.
