EP7: The dos and don’ts of entrepreneurship and VC insights
The Sponge Podcast with Joshua Wong (about 46 min)
What was covered
Host Joshua Wong, founder of Orbira Group, talks with Jeremy about life on both sides of the table, as an entrepreneur and as a VC: common mistakes new founders make, how to pivot a business model, what an investor looks for before backing a startup, and what makes a good pitch.
Key points
- Lessons from being both a founder and a venture investor
- Common founder mistakes and how to avoid them
- How to think about pivoting a business model
- What traits and growth signals Jeremy looks for before investing
- What separates successful startups from failed ones
- The anatomy of a strong pitch, plus angel investing
Summary written from the publisher’s show notes. The audio itself wasn’t transcribed, so listen at the original for the full conversation.