The Hard Part with Evan McCann

Scott Langille from V2

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Scott Langille is the Founder of V2.


V2 supports ambitious people who are building the future in Vancouver.


Takeaways

  • Scott's upbringing in a small town shaped his entrepreneurial spirit.
    • The role of ambition and how it is influenced.
    • The crucial role that community plays in fostering innovation.
    • Socratica and launching the node Atelier at UBC.
    • Vancouver startup scenes's opportunities and challenges.
    • Building connections between ambitious individuals and accomplished founders is key to success.
    • Diversity in experiences (art, science, tech, etc.) leads to better startup ideas.
    • Creating a culture of builders.
    • V2 aims to create a hub for ambitious individuals.
    • Inspiration can come from various disciplines, not just tech.
    • Navigating exodus - The Brain Drain Dilemma.


      • Chapters

      00:00 Scott's Journey: From Small Town to Startup Founder

      08:11 The Role of Ambition in Startup Culture

      16:31 Building Community: The Power of Socratica and Atelier

      20:45 Vancouver's Startup Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges

      30:19 Navigating Exodus: The Brain Drain Dilemma

      34:14 Creating a Culture of Builders: The V2 Vision

      45:31 Inspiration and Future Aspirations


      Keywords

      Scott Langille, startup culture, ambition, community building, Vancouver, Socratica, Atelier, V2, entrepreneurship, innovation

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