Paige Finn Doherty is the Founding Partner at Behind Genius Ventures, a fund investing in early-stage product-led growth companies in the future of work & the future of play. Paige is also the author of Seed to Harvest, a book demystifying VC for children and adults. Until recently she was also a Developer Success Engineer at WorkOS.
Takeaways
Event planning is an art that requires attention to detail and thoughtfulness to create an authentic and meaningful experience.
Building an idea from scratch involves flexing the creative muscle and bringing fiction into reality.
Backing the best founder storytellers is a key aspect of venture capital, as storytelling plays a crucial role in shaping the future.
Deep customer empathy and a passion for the market are important qualities in successful founders and investors.
Manifestation and self-discovery are powerful tools in the venture capital industry, allowing individuals to create their desired outcomes and learn more about themselves.
Asking meaningful questions can lead to self-reflection and personal growth. It's important to be honest and authentic in your responses.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:24 Building Ideas from Scratch
07:14 Backing the Best Founder Storytellers
13:39 Deep Customer Empathy
28:30 Embracing Self-Discovery and the Journey of Finding Purpose
33:26 Books That Change Lives and Inspire New Perspectives
37:24 The Impact of Text Messages on Personal Growth and Connection
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