Larry’s tone was in the friendly advice-category. He teed it up this way: I had a choice. I could be an insider or I could be an outsider. Outsiders can say whatever they want. But people on the inside don’t listen to them. Insiders, however, get lots of access and a chance to push their ideas. People — powerful people — listen to what they have to say. But insiders also understand one unbreakable rule: They don’t criticize other insiders. — Elizabeth Warren, A Fighting Chance

Grant and Hammad discuss the concept of Insiders and Outsiders and how this applies to founders and investors alike. Grant pulls the curtain back on how these relate to hiring, fundraising, and more. Hammad talks about his first impression of Grant in the Susa Fellowship program and Grant shares his path into venture. Hammad closes us out with sage advice: Play the hand of cards you’re dealt (and enjoy it while you do!)

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Exploring what makes great companies and technologies work. Brought to you by Grant Gregory & Hammad Aslam. Grant is an investor at ⁠⁠Cantos⁠⁠ where he focuses on physical world technologies. Hammad is a Partner at Kivu Ventures, ⁠⁠Susa⁠⁠’s growth fund. Learn more about the hosts:

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