Adam Milgrom grew up in a very entrepreneurial family and being the third generation of business builders, he always know that he would somehow be involved in selling stuff. However early he had an epiphany that he would only be successful if he was selling stuff that he really believed in and which would make the world a better place. Since then, he has been committed to combining his interest in technology with the desire for impact, being a serial angel investor and now partner of Giant Leap Australia's first 100% impact venture capital fund. Along with previous podcast guest Rachel Yang, Adam using his expertise across consumer marketing, ecommerce and innovation to invest in exceptional, rapidly scalable businesses that blend financial returns with deep social and environmental impact.
Adam is generous with his time and incredibly consistent in his focus on creating value for others, so make sure you listen to the end of the interview where Adam shares a fabulously curated list of resources for founders and business builders.
Links
Hex– education startup, CEO Jeanette Cheah
Humans of Purpose podcast with Mike Davis
First Round Review podcast and startup materials
Venture Deals, book by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson
Startup Funding, Australian directory of VC's
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