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Patrick Hunt is a GP at New Industry VC. He joins to discuss the critical concepts of narrative command and operational mastery in the context of building deep tech hardware startups. He shares insights from his experience at Rivian and Our Next Energy, emphasizing the challenges of managing change, the importance of structured risk management, and the need for founders to effectively communicate their vision. The discussion highlights the complexities of startup dynamics and the essential qualities that venture capitalists look for in founders.
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About Patrick Hunt
Patrick Hunt is a GP at New Industry VC. He previously built Rivian for eight years, from employee #15 to 15,000, and led Manufacturing Strategy at a unicorn battery startup.
About New Industry VC
New Industry VC is a venture capital firm investing in Deep Tech hardware startups at the earliest stages. They seek founders with Narrative Command and Operational Mastery.
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Patrick Hunt, New Industry VC, deep tech, hardware startups, narrative command, operational mastery, venture capital, entrepreneurship, startup challenges, risk management
Building Better
Building Better with Brandon Bartneck is focused on the people, products, and companies that are creating a better tomorrow, often in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. This show was previously called the Future of Mobility podcast.
I aim to have real, human conversations to explore what these leaders and innovators are doing, why and how they’re doing it, and what we can learn from their experiences. If you care about making an impact then this show might be for you.
Topics include manufacturing, production, assembly, autonomous driving, electric vehicles, hydrogen and fuel cells, impact, leadership, and more.
Edison Manufacturing and Engineering:
Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.
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Patrick Hunt is a GP at New Industry VC. He joins to discuss the critical concepts of narrative command and operational mastery in the context of building deep tech hardware startups. He shares insights from his experience at Rivian and Our Next Energy, emphasizing the challenges of managing change, the importance of structured risk management, and the need for founders to effectively communicate their vision. The discussion highlights the complexities of startup dynamics and the essential qualities that venture capitalists look for in founders.
Links:
Takeaways
About Patrick Hunt
Patrick Hunt is a GP at New Industry VC. He previously built Rivian for eight years, from employee #15 to 15,000, and led Manufacturing Strategy at a unicorn battery startup.
About New Industry VC
New Industry VC is a venture capital firm investing in Deep Tech hardware startups at the earliest stages. They seek founders with Narrative Command and Operational Mastery.
Keywords
Patrick Hunt, New Industry VC, deep tech, hardware startups, narrative command, operational mastery, venture capital, entrepreneurship, startup challenges, risk management
Building Better
Building Better with Brandon Bartneck is focused on the people, products, and companies that are creating a better tomorrow, often in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. This show was previously called the Future of Mobility podcast.
I aim to have real, human conversations to explore what these leaders and innovators are doing, why and how they’re doing it, and what we can learn from their experiences. If you care about making an impact then this show might be for you.
Topics include manufacturing, production, assembly, autonomous driving, electric vehicles, hydrogen and fuel cells, impact, leadership, and more.
Edison Manufacturing and Engineering:
Edison is your low volume contract manufacturing partner, focused on assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don’t neatly fit within traditional high-volume production methods.