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Welcome to another episode of Antifragile. I am joined by Jason Mendelson – general partner and co-founder of Foundry Group. Jason is going to talk about the awesome story of Foundry Group and the interesting ecosystem of boards, investors and founders.
The thing that a great functioning board can do is be the CEO's partner
Tired of dysfunctional boards and overbearing investors? It is time to turn those “bored” meetings into productive board meetings.
In this episode, Jason share powerful insights about the ideal board structure and agenda. We are also going into details about the ecosystem of boards and investors, and share solutions to the problems that exists within the team.
Furthermore, Jason talks about emotional intelligence and why it is a critical factor in achieving success.
Episode Quotes
"When you think you’ve lost everything is actually when you’re the most powerful"
"It is when there’s something still left to lose that we are constrained"
"There is nothing better than having clients that trust you with their lives and support you"
"It is not just about leverage. It is about selecting the people who can make you better"
"The lack of humility is the #1 cancer that venture capitalists have"
"The thing that a great functioning board can do is be the CEO's partner"
"The main reason why startups fail is that the team doesn't execute correctly and doesn't work well together"
"If you have tremendous emotional intelligence and can make teams work better, you have a much better chance to success"
"I always keep an open mind for everybody. I make a quick decision, act on it, but I always keep my mind open."
Listen to Learn
00:34 Getting to know Jason Mendelson - career journey
05:07 Jason's core building skill
06:11 Make-it-or-break-it moment - the Foundry Group story
09:11 Jason's turning point and realizations
15:02 Importance of partner selection
18:24 Why most boards are dysfunctional and how to make them functional
21:03 The #1 cancer that investors or venture capitalists have
22:44 What is an ideal board structure and agenda?
25:48 What does a great functioning board looks like?
27:40 Emotional Intelligence - a critical factor in achieving success
33:08 Non-Rapid Fire Questions
40:48 End notes, website and social media links
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By Esteban ReyesWelcome to another episode of Antifragile. I am joined by Jason Mendelson – general partner and co-founder of Foundry Group. Jason is going to talk about the awesome story of Foundry Group and the interesting ecosystem of boards, investors and founders.
The thing that a great functioning board can do is be the CEO's partner
Tired of dysfunctional boards and overbearing investors? It is time to turn those “bored” meetings into productive board meetings.
In this episode, Jason share powerful insights about the ideal board structure and agenda. We are also going into details about the ecosystem of boards and investors, and share solutions to the problems that exists within the team.
Furthermore, Jason talks about emotional intelligence and why it is a critical factor in achieving success.
Episode Quotes
"When you think you’ve lost everything is actually when you’re the most powerful"
"It is when there’s something still left to lose that we are constrained"
"There is nothing better than having clients that trust you with their lives and support you"
"It is not just about leverage. It is about selecting the people who can make you better"
"The lack of humility is the #1 cancer that venture capitalists have"
"The thing that a great functioning board can do is be the CEO's partner"
"The main reason why startups fail is that the team doesn't execute correctly and doesn't work well together"
"If you have tremendous emotional intelligence and can make teams work better, you have a much better chance to success"
"I always keep an open mind for everybody. I make a quick decision, act on it, but I always keep my mind open."
Listen to Learn
00:34 Getting to know Jason Mendelson - career journey
05:07 Jason's core building skill
06:11 Make-it-or-break-it moment - the Foundry Group story
09:11 Jason's turning point and realizations
15:02 Importance of partner selection
18:24 Why most boards are dysfunctional and how to make them functional
21:03 The #1 cancer that investors or venture capitalists have
22:44 What is an ideal board structure and agenda?
25:48 What does a great functioning board looks like?
27:40 Emotional Intelligence - a critical factor in achieving success
33:08 Non-Rapid Fire Questions
40:48 End notes, website and social media links