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The Perils of Fundraising with Mark Suster, Upfront Ventures Dec 21, 2015

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In this interview, Mark Suster covers a wide range of startup issues and the problems that can occur when fundraising. He also explains why competition is a good thing and the importance of marketing and sales.

People and Techology with Esther Dyson, HICCup Dec 20, 2015

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In this interview, Esther Dyson outlines the health issues we face today and what we can do to solve them. In the second half of the interview we discuss entrepreneurship, investing and why it all begins with people.

Learning the VC Game with Jeff Clavier, SoftTech VC Dec 17, 2015

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In this interview, Jeff Clavier explains how to determine your market size and what’s required to take a company public. He also reveals what he looks for in founders and shares what a typical day looks like for a VC.

Being a Serial Entrepreneur with Philip Kaplan, DistroKid Dec 17, 2015

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In this interview, Philip Kaplan explains how to sell a startup and the benefits of bootstrapping. He also emphasises the importance of having a strategy for getting users before pursuing an idea.

Designing with Rigour with Aarron Walter, MailChimp Dec 16, 2015

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In this interview, Aarron Walter explains the importance of research and designing for emotion. He also reveals how to build things people want and how to work effectively with other people.

Managing Startup Growth with Zach Sims, Codecademy Dec 15, 2015

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In this interview, Zach Sims, Co-founder of Codecamedy explains how to operate in a competitive landscape. We also take a deep look into managing growth pains and what it’s really like to be a CEO.

Building a Startup in Europe with Boris VvZ, The Next Web Dec 14, 2015

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In this interview, Boris, Founder of The Next Web explains the business side of building a publication and how they experimented with advertising. He also shares how startups can get PR and the harsh realities of being an entrepreneur in Europe.

How to Build a Community with Matt Mullenweg, WordPress Dec 13, 2015

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In this interview, Matt Mullenweg explains how he built a community and ecosystem around WordPress. He outlines the importance of connecting with users and building a simple product. We then touch on building a sustainable company and dealing with competitors.

On Writing Well with Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker Sep 02, 2015

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In this interview, Malcolm Gladwell explains his writing process and where good ideas come from. He reveals what makes a great writer and why making mistakes is normal. He then outlines the importance of editing and being self-critical.

Executing on your Vision with Scott Heiferman, Meetup Sep 02, 2015

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In this interview, Scott Heiferman reveals why it’s all about the product and vision. He also talks about the right types of business models to adopt and why getting early momentum is key for startup success.

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