About This Episode

In this thought-provoking episode, Patric and Shubhankar explore the concept of "execution mode" in startups and its importance in the architecture, engineering, construction, and supply chain (AECS) industry. They discuss how consistent execution and the ability to prioritize can be a powerful mode for founders, drawing parallels with mathematical concepts like prime numbers.

In This Episode

The hosts delve into why execution mode is often undervalued in venture capital

Patric and Shubhankar share examples of portfolio companies demonstrating strong execution capabilities

The importance of measuring, reporting, and consistently improving processes in building an execution-driven company

Discussion on the balance between high-level strategy and granular operational involvement for founders

Reflections on recent tech valuations and the disconnect between revenue and market value

Timestamps

(00:00) - Introduction and recap of previous episodes

(02:29) - Introducing the concept of execution mode using prime numbers analogy

(11:37) - Examples of execution mode in portfolio companies

(21:27) - How to judge and develop execution mode capabilities

(34:15) - Discussion on recent tech valuations and the importance of execution

(39:53) - Upcoming meetings and deals in the pipeline

Resources or Companies Mentioned

Bold: Discussion of recent valuation and ARR figures

Google: Mention of AI companies with high valuations

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