Matthew Stafford: Building a Safe Space for Founders | Main Episode 11
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In this episode of the podcast "Nothing Ventured with Aarish Shah," Matthew Stafford, co-founder of Nine Others, discusses the importance of building a safe space for founders to share their challenges and learn from each other. He explains that the goal of Nine Others is to bring together small groups of entrepreneurs in a casual and intimate environment to discuss the issues they face. Stafford also talks about his own experiences as an angel investor and the value of building a network before it is needed. 👂 Listen to the Primer / Main Episode here - • Matthew Stafford: Unveiling the World... 🕒 Time stamps - 02:50 Safe space for founders to share 06:32 Diverse founders share valuable insights. 07:58 Lessons from diverse business experiences. 13:21 Build your network before you need it. 16:03 Build relationships with no expectations. 21:14 Value of personal connections. 24:33 Founder-product fit is crucial. 28:21 Don't invest in first-time pitches. 33:46 Invest in people, not just cash.
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