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Startup Ideas, Finding a Co-Founder, and Lessons From Dropbox with Aston Motes

Startup Ideas, Finding a Co-Founder, and Lessons From Dropbox with Aston Motes

FromVillage Global Podcast


Startup Ideas, Finding a Co-Founder, and Lessons From Dropbox with Aston Motes

FromVillage Global Podcast

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Sep 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Aston Motes (@__aston__), first employee at Dropbox and executive director at /dev/color, joins Erik on this episode. It was recorded as part of an On Deck Fellowship event.They discuss:- The story of how he became the first employee at Dropbox.- What he learned at the company and how he approached helping to set the culture there.- How to sell talent on joining your company.- His frameworks for thinking about startup ideas.- The possibilities for “bank shot” ideas.- How to think about finding a co-founder.- What he looks for in founding teams as an investor.- Insights on the music industry.- How to know when it’s time to shut down your startup.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.
Released:
Sep 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Village Global's Venture Stories takes you inside the world of venture capital and technology, featuring enlightening interviews with entrepreneurs, investors and tech industry leaders. The podcast is hosted by Village Global partner and co-founder Erik Torenberg. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc/podcast for more.