The Hard Part with Evan McCann

Solon Angel, Founder, Investor and Advisor.

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Solon Angel is the Founder and CEO of a new stealth AI company. He previously founded MindBridge and is an active investor and advisor.


Takeaways

  • Why Solon actually didn't want to start MindBridge.
  • His journey at MindBridge and key learnings.
  • Working on AI in 2014 and how different the space looks today.
  • Why founders who have been at their business for 10+ or 20+ years are outliers and not the standard.
  • What he is building now.
  • Importance of self-awareness as a founder.
  • Solon's frustration with the current state of the Canadian tech scene, including regulatory policies and a mindset that needs to shift from a COVID-era mentality to a mindset of building success.
  • The three types of founders are those motivated by money, those with something to prove, and those seeking fame.
  • Success should be celebrated, and jealousy should be replaced with support and inspiration for others.


    • Chapters

    00:00 The Genesis Story of MindBridge

    08:59 Transitioning Out of MindBridge

    16:28 Rethinking Founder Roles and Responsibilities

    28:10 The Potential of AI in Construction

    31:18 The Importance of Self-Awareness for Founders

    34:22 Celebrating Success and Shifting Mindsets

    36:58 Moral Clarity in Leadership

    44:52 Excitement for New Ventures and Personal Growth

    51:31 Never Underestimate Human Ingenuity


    Keywords

    MindBridge, startup, accounting, irregularities, financial fraud, AI, machine learning, financial data analysis, financial analysts, compliance professionals, auditors, AI, construction, Canadian tech ecosystem, mindset shift, celebration of success, self-awareness, leadership, moral clarity, tax space, ventures, family, human ingenuity

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