EPISODE · Oct 15, 2025 · 11 MIN
1841: Investors Are From Mars, Entrepreneurs Are From Venus by Mike Smerklo on Overcoming Miscommunication in Startup Funding
from Optimal Work Daily - Career, Productivity and Entrepreneurship · host Optimal Living Daily | Dan W.
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1841: Mike Smerklo highlights the disconnect between entrepreneurs and investors, showing how different mindsets often clash when building a business. He explains how founders can better understand investor expectations, bridge communication gaps, and use these insights to strengthen relationships that ultimately fuel growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/investors-are-from-mars/ Quotes to ponder: "Investors are from Mars and entrepreneurs are from Venus." "Entrepreneurs see opportunity everywhere, investors see risk everywhere." "The entrepreneur is focused on growing the business, while the investor is focused on protecting and growing capital." Episode references: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: https://www.amazon.com/Men-Mars-Women-Venus-Understanding/dp/0060574216 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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