#44: From co-founding two companies to VC at Monk’s Hill Ventures
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What was covered
A career-focused podcast for people unhappy in corporate jobs. Jeremy explains going from Bain to founding two startups and then into VC, and gives guidance on when to leave a job and how far along a business should be before seeking venture funding.
Key points
- When it makes sense to leave a corporate job
- How far along a business should be before approaching VCs
- The single most important trait for an entrepreneur
- His path: Bain consultant, two co-founded startups (one in Singapore, one in the US), then venture capital
Summary written from the publisher’s show notes. The audio itself wasn’t transcribed, so listen at the original for the full conversation.