- In this episode, our host Greg Mccallum sits down with the brilliant Matt Jonns, Founder & CEO of Founder + Lightning, a venture studio that partners with non-technical founders to build their tech companies. Matt's unique background as a founder who doesn't code, gives him valuable insights into the challenges faced by non-technical entrepreneurs.
- In this episode, we cover the following topics:
- Matt's journey from taking over his family's analog music instrument business to digitizing it and founding Founder & Lightning.
- The importance of having a clear vision and effectively communicating it to others.
- The role of the founder in the company and how Matt operates as the CEO.
- The challenges faced by founders in the commercial side of their businesses and the need for a balance between technical and commercial expertise.
- The unique business model of Founder & Lightning, which involves discounting fees in return for equity and their recent pivot to directly investing in the companies they work with.
- The significance of community engagement and the role of founders in reaching out to a wider audience.
- The impact of digitization on startups and the opportunities it presents for building sustainable companies.
- Matt's perspective on the future of Founder & Lightning and their focus on digitalization and diversity.
- Join us for this insightful conversation as we delve into the world of non-technical founders, the challenges they face, and the strategies for building successful tech companies. Don't miss out on this episode of Founders Unplugged with Matt Jonns, Founder & CEO of Founder & Lightning!
- Connect with Matt on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-jonns/
- Check out Founder + Lightning here:https://www.founderandlightning.com/
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