Brian Folmer is Founder and CEO of FirstLook, a subscription box designed to cut the friction and red-tape between consumer brand founders and early-stage investors.
In this episode Brian shares his career story, from getting started working for a startup accelerator to moving to a corporate track, before eventually starting his company FirstLook.
In this episode:
* How Brian got started in venture capital and working with start ups
* Why Brian was interested in working in a start up accelerator early in his career
* Why being in a smaller city or working with a smaller company can be a big advantage early in your career
* Launching his first startup Backer Bar
* Pursuing a corporate career track
* Why sending cold emails is a great way to get job interviews
* What is FirstLook and why Brian was inspired to create it
* Why working at a startup accelerator is a great place early in your career when you know you want to start something but aren’t sure what yet
* Learn more about FirstLook at firstlook.vc/about/
* Connect with Brian on Twitter at https://twitter.com/homerfolmer
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