Give First, Mentorship, and Startup Communities w/ Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Foundry & Techstars

from Outsider Inc. · host Ian Hathaway

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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