55 - Mastering the Art of Seed Investing and Startup Innovation with Floodgate's Mike Maples

Your host, Alex Shevelenko, talks with the Founding Partner of Floodgate, Mike Maples. Mike explores the intricacies of seed investing and entrepreneurship. He discusses the evolution of seed investing, the challenges of fundraising, and the critical importance of product-market fit. Mike shares his experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for unique market insights, emotional connections with investors and customers, and the significance of "lighthouse customers" who guide product development. The conversation also delves into the concept of "founder future fit" and the importance of creating new market categories to achieve breakthrough success.To learn more about Mike's work, click HERE and HERE.Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply HERE.To learn more about RELAYTO, visit https://relayto.com/