Welcome to IU Ventures! In this pilot episode, IU Ventures VP - Engagement Jon Barada chats all things IU and founding and funding startups with True Ventures Partner Tony Conrad. Tony founded about.me and Sphere (both acquired by AOL) and now collaborates with founders building brands and companies that permeate the cultural zeitgeist, including Peloton, Fitbit, and Ring. Hear his favorite and least favorite classes at IU, what he learned from roles as a janitor and yogurt merchandiser, how to decide who to invest in, what sets outstanding founders apart, and the top companies he missed on. Learn more about True Ventures at TrueVentures.com and IU Ventures at IUVentures.com. This podcast is presented by Kelley Direct Online MBA. Learn more at Kelley.IU.edu
