Unmapped with Mike Kelly

031 - Jock Fairweather - The Unstoppable Nature of Conviction, Leveraging Yourself Effectively for Maximum Joy, Strategic Creativity & Building a Game-changing Platform for Founders


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In this insightful episode of Unmapped, Mike and Jock delve into resilience, self-belief, the intense personal journey of an all-in entrepreneur and Jock's new project, Community VC. Jock discusses his philosophy of integrating work with life and his unshakable internal motivation, sharing personal stories of overcoming adversity and rebuilding confidence over six years.

We explore the innovative model of Community VC, which focuses on collaborative due diligence and advisor support for early-stage startups. Jock also talks about his commitment to helping overlooked 'diamonds in the rough,' the importance of diversity and long-term support, and his strategies for staying grounded amid challenges.

The episode concludes with Jock's vision for the future, his approach to investing, and his unwavering dedication to fostering successful founders and impactful businesses globally.


00:00 Introduction and Greetings

01:25 Work Ethic and Internal Motivation

02:59 Community VC and Personal Philosophy

05:13 Daily Routine and Self-Awareness

10:22 Creativity and Analytical Thinking

14:06 Failures and Lessons Learned

27:59 Rebuilding Confidence and Incremental Growth

42:51 The Journey to Community VC

47:31 The Open Due Diligence Experiment

49:48 Revolutionizing Early Stage Engagement

01:16:46 Personal Reflections and Future Vision

01:26:40 Final Thoughts

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