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Outsider Inc.

Outsider Inc.

著者: Ian Hathaway
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Outsider Inc. is dedicated to visionary leaders breaking the mold of tech entrepreneurship. Hosted by Ian Hathaway—co-author of The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and co-founder of seed-stage venture capital firm FOVC—each episode delivers exclusive interviews and insider insights from exceptional founders building generation-defining companies. Join us for an in-depth exploration into the real-life stories of entrepreneurs from unexpected places and backgrounds who overcame early setbacks, built resilient teams without following the traditional Silicon Valley playbook, and created thriving ecosystems in overlooked markets. Whether you’re a first-time founder, seasoned innovator, or investor, you’ll gain actionable strategies, unconventional wisdom, and practical takeaways to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey—no matter where you come from. Join our community today by subscribing on your favorite podcast app and dive even deeper on our newsletter at outsiderinc.substack.com.2025 マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 個人ファイナンス 経済学
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  • Give First, Mentorship, and Startup Communities w/ Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Foundry & Techstars
    2025/06/11

    In this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway interviews Brad Feld, a prominent figure in venture capital and entrepreneurship. The conversation explores Feld's 'Give First' philosophy, which centers on helping others without expecting immediate returns, thereby fostering stronger communities and relationships. Feld discusses the importance of mentorship in startup ecosystems, sharing insights from the foundation of Techstars and its impact on global entrepreneurship. They also delve into personal challenges, including mental health and maintaining work-life balance, highlighting Feld’s open approach to discussing his own struggles and lessons learned.

    Show Notes:

    (03:52) The Origin of 'They Can't Kill You and They Can't Eat You'

    (08:22) The Power of Mentorship

    (15:24) Give First Philosophy

    (24:44) Writing 'Give First'

    (32:51) Brad's Move to Boulder

    (39:16) VC Transparency and Frustrations

    (42:36) The Blogging Journey

    (55:49) Mental Health and Entrepreneurship

    (01:02:40) Intentional Relationships and Personal Life

    (01:06:50) Beyond the Bio with Brad Feld

    ✅ Host: Ian Hathway - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, FOVC

    ✅ Guest: Brad Feld - Co-Founder of Foundry & Techstars

    Produced by Spellbinder Media. Executive Produced by Bridge Five Ventures. Copyright ©️2025, Bridge Five Ventures, LLC, All rights reserved.

    Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or at outsiderinc.substack.com.

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    1 時間 12 分
  • The Outsider Who Sparked New York’s Tech Ecosystem and Backed Multiple Billion Dollar Outcomes w/ Kevin O’Connor, Co-Founder of DoubleClick, fmr CEO of Graphiq, and Founder & GP at ScOp Venture Capital
    2025/05/28

    In this episode of Outsider, Inc., host Ian Hathaway interviews Kevin O'Connor, co-founder of DoubleClick, former CEO of Graphiq, and Founder and General Partner at ScOp Venture Capital. Kevin shares insights from his remarkable career, starting from his early curiosity in electronics to forego a career as a research scientist and instead spearhead the commercial internet. He discusses the meteoric rise of DoubleClick, the birth of Silicon Alley, and his transition into startup investing and mentoring. Kevin also delves into his experience with Graphiq, his views on entrepreneurial resilience, and his current focus on helping early-stage software companies scale. His journey highlights the importance of identifying early opportunities, cultivating non-traditional talent, and navigating the evolving tech landscape beyond traditional hubs

    Show Notes:

    (02:55) Kevin's Early Life and First Venture

    (06:12) The Birth of DoubleClick

    (08:29) Navigating the Dot-Com Boom

    (11:20) Challenges and Growth in New York

    (18:09) The Dot-Com Bubble Burst

    (23:02) The Legacy of DoubleClick in New York's Tech Scene

    (24:01) Moving to Santa Barbara: A New Chapter

    (27:05) The Birth of Graphiq and the Knowledge Graph

    (29:42) Selling to Amazon and Lessons Learned

    (31:04) Investing in Non-Consensus Founders

    (39:56) Beyond the Bio with Kevin O’Connor

    ✅ Host: Ian Hathway - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, FOVC

    ✅ Guest: Kevin O’Connor - Co-Founder of DoubleClick, fmr CEO of Graphiq, and Founder & General Partner at ScOp Venture Capital

    Produced by Spellbinder Media. Executive Produced by Bridge Five Ventures. Copyright ©️2025, Bridge Five Ventures, LLC, All rights reserved.

    Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or at outsiderinc.substack.com.

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    45 分
  • Bootstrapping to Exit, First Principles Thinking, Product Simplicity, and Mentoring the Next Generation w/ Jason Seats, Co-Founder of Slicehost & fmr CIO of Techstars
    2025/05/14

    On this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway sits down with Jason Seats, Co-Founder of Slicehost, former Chief Investment Officer of Techstars, and a pioneer in the startup and cloud computing worlds. Jason details his journey from co-founding the game-changing cloud infrastructure company, Slicehost, to mentoring and investing in early-stage startups through Techstars. They discuss the importance of simplicity, first principles, and the value of building with trusted partners. Jason shares insights on navigating acquisitions, the challenges of integrating into a large company, and the evolution of the pre-seed and seed investment landscape. His story is a testament to succeeding as an outsider and the power of trusting relationships in entrepreneurship.

    Show Notes:

    (02:12) The Birth of Slicehost: Simplicity and Innovationt

    (06:32) The Importance of Partnership and Family Support

    (10:40) Navigating Early Challenges and Learning from First Principles

    (13:55) Scaling Up: Hiring and Community Building

    (18:31) Unexpected Acquisition: The Rackspace Story

    (24:50) Transition to Rackspace: New Beginnings in San Antonio

    (28:29) Transition to Techstars Cloud

    (32:25) Launching Techstars in San Antonio

    (35:47) Evaluating Startups and Investments

    (41:58) Macro View on Venture Capital

    (49:37) Life After Techstars

    (51:03) Beyond the Bio with Jason Seats

    ✅ Host: Ian Hathway - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, FOVC

    ✅ Guest: Jason Seats - Co-Founder of Slicehost & former Chief Investment Officer of Techstars

    Produced by Spellbinder Media. Executive Produced by Bridge Five Ventures. Copyright ©️2025, Bridge Five Ventures, LLC, All rights reserved.

    Listen & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or at outsiderinc.substack.com.

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    59 分

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