Nick and Jamie jam about the future of work, venture capital, overlooked startup ecosystems, and more.
Check out Jamie and his work at Parallel 18.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Relocation to Puerto Rico
07:25 Investment Ecosystem in Puerto Rico
09:59 Government-Backed Venture Capital
12:46 Bridging Cultures in Venture Capital
15:41 The Anthony Bourdain Analogy
18:21 Rise of the Rest and Community Engagement
21:04 Experiences at Revolution and WeWork
24:06 Building Startups in Sacramento
31:57 Innovative Engagement in Sports and Community
36:49 The Journey to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
41:03 Building Innovation Centers in Rural Areas
44:13 Social Entrepreneurship and Community Impact
51:06 Cultural Insights and Economic Opportunities in Puerto Rico
54:15 Overcoming Obstacles in Puerto Rico's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
58:52 The Importance of Community and Culture in Business
01:03:45 The Evolution of Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
01:09:15 Building with Empathy and Understanding
01:16:55 Strategies for Startups to Gain Market Traction
01:21:47 Introduction to Jamie and Parallel 18
01:22:41 Building a Community in Puerto Rico