Subscribe to my newsletter to learn from the best entrepreneurs and VCs. https://newsletter.prodcircle.com/profileEpisode 16:  In this episode, Pete and I chatted about building great companies, starting out with just an idea, investing in the companies. what makes a great founder, and what investors look for in any business when they invest. Pete Sena is a visionary entrepreneur with a rich background in creating businesses and shaping brands. Co-Founder of the global innovation and design experience consultancy, Digital Surgeons, Pete's career spans nearly two decades of building and leading cross-functional teams that delivered successful multi-channel programs and activations for both startups and Fortune 50 companies. With a passion for innovation, Pete embodies a growth mindset and a forward-thinking approach. His areas of expertise range from marketing, branding, and entrepreneurship, to more progressive realms such as design thinking, Web3 technologies, AI, and the metaverse. This broad knowledge base has positioned him as an active thought leader, amassing over 4.2k followers on Medium and an impressive 33k followers on Twitter. Beyond his professional endeavors, Pete is known for his commitment to giving back to the academic community. He serves as a Venture Mentor at Yale University and also acts as an entrepreneur-in-residence at his alma mater, the University of Connecticut, in the Technology Incubation Program. A dedicated creator, Pete shares his insights and experiences through his own podcast, "Forward Obsessed". Here, he engages in profound conversations with successful business leaders and entrepreneurs, further enriching his perspective on the ever-evolving world of business and technology. Pete's entrepreneurial journey started in his college dorm room, where he bootstrapped his branding and marketing company into an eight-figure business. From there, he went on to become the visionary behind District, a tech and innovation campus and coworking facility located in New Haven, CT. His investments and strategic advisories have propelled numerous startups worldwide, many of which have achieved significant exits or liquidity events. Recently, Pete's focus has shifted towards the impact of AI on society, and how individuals and businesses can harness these technologies to spur growth. His narratives, shaped by a unique lens of creativity and human-centered design, make him a compelling figure in the world of entrepreneurship and technology. Given Pete's extensive accomplishments and his drive to unlock new possibilities, he continues to captivate audiences, offering valuable insights on various platforms, and inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.If you are in entrepreneurial space, this is a mega episode for you. Enjoy :)? CONNECT WITH PETE ? Website - https://petesena.com? Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersena/ ? Twitter - https://twitter.com/petesenaPodcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-forward-obsessed-with-pete-sena-founder-of/id1513418516?i=1000590188291? CONNECT WITH MUDASSIR ? YouTube Channel -  @prodcircleHQ    ? Twitter - https://twitter.com/ProdcircleHQ? Instagram - https://instagram.com/prodcirclehq? Website - https://prodcircle.com/? Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mudassir-mustafa/?SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPTVisit the website for the transcript and highlights from the conversation - https://prodcircle.com/podcasts/? LISTEN FOR FREE Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prodcricle-wConnect with Mudassir ? YouTube Channel - @prodcircleHQ ? Twitter - https://twitter.com/ProdcircleHQ? Instagram - https://instagram.com/prodcirclehq? Website - https://prodcircle.com/? Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mudassir-mustafa/