Gregg Scoresby, Founder and Managing Partner of Phoenix Ventures, joins the hosts to break down the traits that separate winning Founders from wannabes. From hiring blind spots to co-founder clashes, founder-to-CEO transitions, and spotting red flags, this episode looks at what it really takes to build and lead a killer startup.
Chapters
00:00 The Essence of Founder Traits
10:01 The Role of Subject Matter Expertise
14:28 The Path to Foundership: Backgrounds and Skills
19:29 Hiring for Deficits: The Key to Team Success
22:41 Navigating Co-Founder Relationships: The Importance of Alignment
25:58 From Founder to CEO: The Evolution of Leadership
30:24 Assessing Self-Awareness in Founders
35:00 The Role of Honesty and Transparency in Leadership
39:38 Red Flags in Founder Narratives: The Importance of Realism
References in the Show:
- https://startupnation.com/manage-your-business/the-9-types-of-startup-founders-and-how-to-build-a-great-co-founder-team/
- https://hbr.org/2024/10/the-strengths-and-weaknesses-that-set-founders-apart
- https://www.saastr.com/top-10-founder-gtm-mistakes-with-saastr-founder-and-ceo-jason-lemkin/
- https://www.liveplan.com/blog/starting/traits-of-entrepreneurs?srsltid=AfmBOopgdo-3EvV8JQ5Y5CyDEoKlefYsv5gFfhCuTYA4sf6OaCO0YhgY
Quote of the Show:
“I would say over a third of the times I’ve invested early in a co-founding relationship, the co-founder relationship blows up.” – Gregg Scoresby
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