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UnlearnGive First and the Ripple Effect of Generosity with Brad FeldWhat if generosity—not hustle—is your greatest competitive advantage?Brad Feld—co-founder of Foundry Group, Mobius Venture Capital, and startup accelerator Techstars—joins Barry to explore the transformative philosophy of “Give First,” a mindset that’s reshaped how founders, investors, and mentors build lasting companies and vibrant startup ecosystems. Brad has spent over three decades cultivating startup communities by putting people before profit and helping others without expecting anything in return.In this episode, he shares the mindset shifts that fueled Techstars’ global influence, how mentorship evolves from hierarchy to peer learning, and why sustainable succ...2025-07-3046 min
From Start-Up to Grown-Up#97 Brad Feld, Founder of Techstars - Lessons from Techstars, why you should have “random” meetings, and the value of the “Give First” mentality.Brad Feld has spent over 40 years building companies, mentoring founders, and investing in the startup ecosystem. He’s the co-founder of Techstars, a prolific venture capitalist, and the author of nine books. In this episode, Brad opens up about the mental reset that came with turning 60, why he stopped chasing “more,” and what led him to dust off a book draft about mentorship that had been sitting on the shelf. We go deep into his new book Give First, his belief in non-transactional generosity, and why he thinks founders should lead from curiosity, not ego.Brad al...2025-07-291h 08
Tech Scenes with Jeff James MartinTech Scenes Unplugged with Brad Feld, co-founder of Techstars"The mentor-mentee relationship often evolves into a peer relationship." — Brad Feld, Partner at Foundry and Co-founder of TechstarsIn this special Tech Scenes Unplugged episode, Jeff James Martin sits down with Brad Feld, a pioneer in early-stage investing and co-founder of Techstars, to explore the power of mentorship, the philosophy of Give First, and the evolution of entrepreneurship over the last three decades. Brad shares candid insights from his newest book Give First, reflecting on the personal lessons he's learned from mentoring, writing, and navigating both venture capital and community building.This wide-ranging conversation goes deep on how real mentorship wo...2025-07-231h 04
You Don't Need This PodcastBrad FeldThis Season 2 Finale features an extended conversation (2+ hours) between Brad Feld and Ben McDougal, recorded in the wild, LIVE from the mountains of Boulder, Colorado! We begin with a rewind on Brad's own journey, then shift into entrepreneurship, leadership within startup communities, and venture capital in the first hour. Ben teleports to narrate a break with two writings inspired by Brad, then we dive back in for so much more. The origins of Techstars, technology, mentorship, and philosophy is how we land this milestone moment. EP100 brews timeless insight for founders and the entrepreneurial lifestyle...2025-07-232h 29
The Inspired Stories PodcastThe $10 Startup That Launched Brad Feld's Quest For Non-Transactional Relationships🎙️ How Brad Feld Built Tech's Most Influential Network Through Give First LeadershipIn this deeply personal episode, Brad Feld, founding partner at Foundry VC and co-founder of Techstars, shares his remarkable journey from a 19-year-old bootstrapped entrepreneur to one of venture capital's most respected voices. Through candid stories of triumph and struggle, Brad reveals how his "Give First" philosophy revolutionized startup mentorship and created one of tech's most powerful networks. From building his first company with $10 to supporting over 4,000 startups through Techstars, Brad opens up about the mental health challenges that shaped his leadership appro...2025-07-111h 14
FYI - For Your InnovationGive First, Build Communities, And Rethink Mentorship: Brad Feld’s Startup PhilosophyIn this episode of FYI – For Your Innovation, ARK's Director of Research Brett Winton sits down with Brad Feld — co-founder of Foundry, Techstars, and longtime venture capitalist — to unpack his latest thinking on startup communities, mentorship, and how founders can build better networks by giving first. After taking time away from public life to reflect, Brad returns with a new book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship, and a sharpened view on the distinction between transactional ecosystems and community-led innovation. He shares lessons from nearly two decades with Techstars, thoughts on remote vs. in-person work post-COVID, and how mentorship can be...2025-06-121h 06
Outsider Inc.Give First, Mentorship, and Startup Communities w/ Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Foundry & TechstarsIn this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway interviews Brad Feld, a prominent figure in venture capital and entrepreneurship. The conversation explores Feld's 'Give First' philosophy, which centers on helping others without expecting immediate returns, thereby fostering stronger communities and relationships. Feld discusses the importance of mentorship in startup ecosystems, sharing insights from the foundation of Techstars and its impact on global entrepreneurship. They also delve into personal challenges, including mental health and maintaining work-life balance, highlighting Feld’s open approach to discussing his own struggles and lessons learned. Show Notes: ...2025-06-111h 12
Give FirstBrad Feld Returns: The Power Behind “Give First”In this special episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen is joined once again by co-host Brad Feld, back after nearly two years away from the spotlight. Brad shares why he stepped back, what brought him back, and the deeper thinking behind his new book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship.They dive into the origins of the Give First philosophy, how it grew from a simple idea into a powerful movement influencing startup communities worldwide, and why giving without expecting immediate returns continues to shape entrepreneurship today.Order your copy of...2025-05-1525 min
Khloe-Bando[Read] ePub Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist BY Brad Feld in Englishstart Download or Read ebook Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist Written by Brad Feld PDF Visit Link Bellow You Can Download or Read Book online for free Get Book Here 👉 https://novelbooklibs.blogspot.com/id/1119594820 Available versions: EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOC, Kindle, Audiobook, etc. Summary : Help take your startup to the next step with the new and revised edition of the popular book on the VC deal process–from the co-founders of the Foundry GroupHow do venture capital deals come together? This is one of the most frequent questions asked by each generation of new en...2024-11-2700 min
Get to know OCDMental Health in Entrepreneurship: Brad Feld on OCD and Depression | Get to know OCD Ep 6From the outside, Brad Feld seems unfazed. Since 1987, Brad has blazed an impressive career as an early-stage investor and entrepreneur in tech. But internally, Brad has been battling OCD for nearly 60 years. In this episode of the Get to Know OCD podcast, Brad opens up about how he has navigated life and achieved success while experiencing OCD, why he’s so open about his struggles, and much more.Please note: This podcast briefly mentions suicidal ideation. NOCD is not a crisis service. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 to...2024-08-0859 min
Tech Scenes with Jeff James MartinThrowback Tech Scenes Boulder with Brad Feld, Partner at FoundryWelcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive. In this episode, originally aired on June 6th, 2018, we take a walk through Boulder, Colorado, with the legendary Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Foundry Group and Techstars.
Brad Feld is a well-known serial entrepreneur, investor, and author of several influential books, including "Startup Communities" and "Venture Deals." As a venture capitalist at Foundry Group, a firm he started with partners Seth Levine, Ryan McIntyre, and Jason Mendelson, Brad has been a pivotal...2024-06-2720 min
Listen and Learn With the Power of Full AudiobookStartup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors Audiobook by Brad FeldListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 791903
Title: Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors
Author: Brad Feld, Matt Blumberg
Narrator: Scott R. Pollak
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:00:25
Language: English
Release date: 06-24-24
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, Business Development
Summary:
A comprehensive guide on creating, growing, and leveraging a board of directors for CEOs, board members, and people seeking board roles.
The first time many founders see the inside of a board room is when they step in to lead their board. But...2024-06-246h 00
Listen To Into A Thrilling Full Audiobook While Traveling.Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors by Matt Blumberg, Brad FeldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/791903to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors
Author: Matt Blumberg, Brad Feld
Narrator: Scott R. Pollak
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 0 minutes
Release date: June 24, 2024
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
A comprehensive guide on creating, growing, and leveraging a board of directors for CEOs, board members, and people seeking board roles. The first time many founders see the inside of a board room is when they step in to lead their board. But how do boards work? How should they be...2024-06-246h 00Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Management & LeadershipStartup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors by Matt Blumberg, Brad FeldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/791903to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors
Author: Matt Blumberg, Brad Feld
Narrator: Scott R. Pollak
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 0 minutes
Release date: June 24, 2024
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
A comprehensive guide on creating, growing, and leveraging a board of directors for CEOs, board members, and people seeking board roles. The first time many founders see the inside of a board room is when they step in to lead their board. But how do boards work? How should they be structured...2024-06-246h 00Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentStartup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors by Matt Blumberg, Brad FeldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/791903to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors
Author: Matt Blumberg, Brad Feld
Narrator: Scott R. Pollak
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 0 minutes
Release date: June 24, 2024
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
A comprehensive guide on creating, growing, and leveraging a board of directors for CEOs, board members, and people seeking board roles. The first time many founders see the inside of a board room is when they step in to lead their board. But how do boards work? How should they be...2024-06-246h 00
The Compassionate Capitalist™ Show with Karen RandsThe Dream Journey: Entrepreneur to Angel Investor to VC with Brad FeldBrad Feld, the Co-Founder of Techstars, the Managing Director at Foundry VC Group https://foundry.vc/blog/ , and author of numerous books as part of the Startup Revolution series, the latest: Startup Boards (https://feld.com/books-on-startups-entrepreneurship-and-venture-capital/) Brad joins Karen to share his fascinating journey from entrepreneur, starting his first businesses while still in college. Early success started him on his journey of discovery of how to lift up innovative startups by investing needed capital and assisting with time, resources, and sometimes more (patient) capital to achieve the goal of a successful exit. He shares his e...2023-05-0545 min
Skin in the Game VC PodcastInvesting in Startups with Brad FeldBrad Feld, an avid ecosystem-builder, tech entrepreneur, and early-stage investor for over 35 years shares his insights on the venture capital, startup, and tech community in this episode of Skin in the Game VC Podcast. Brad began his journey in tech and venture capital in the ‘80s and has since become a respected and influential figure in the industry. He has written several books on entrepreneurship and venture capital and started blogging in 2004 before VC Twitter existed.Join Tom Wallace as he dives into the world of angel investing in startups with Brad Feld where they’ll disc...2023-02-0148 minSkin in the Game VC PodcastInvesting in Startups with Brad FeldBrad Feld, an avid ecosystem-builder, tech entrepreneur, and early-stage investor for over 35 years shares his insights on the venture capital, startup, and tech community in this episode of Skin in the Game VC Podcast. Brad began his journey in tech and venture capital in the ‘80s and has since become a respected and influential figure in the industry. He has written several books on entrepreneurship and venture capital and started blogging in 2004 before VC Twitter existed.Join Tom Wallace as he dives into the world of angel investing in startups with Brad Feld where they’ll disc...2023-02-0148 min
DealQuest Podcast with Corey KupferEpisode 196: Two Can Be Better Than One: M&A and Building Boards with Brad Feld & Matt BlumbergWhen discussing entrepreneurialism and venture capital, sometimes the conversation can be greatly beneficial when it’s opened to beyond just two people. On episode 196 of the DealQuest Podcast, Corey does just that – he’s opened the conversation to include two successful and talented entrepreneurs- Brad Feld and Matt Blumberg. They discuss the many intricate details of entrepreneurialism, venture capital, starting and running a company, and so much more.
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Brad Feld got his entrepreneurial start in college when he founded his first company, Feld Technologies. This has allotted Brad over 35 years of entrepr...2022-10-2656 min
Give FirstDavid Cohen and Brad Feld Talk Mental Health for EntrepreneursIt took decades for Brad Feld to understand his depression and mental health struggles. “There was a period of time, pretty deep into this depressive episode. … Work was fine. Business was fine, but I would describe it looking backward as the complete absence of joy. There was no joy in anything that I was doing in any way I was doing it.”All the while, Brad was the founder of his own company while in his mid-20s, but he felt ashamed as the CEO because “the mantra that got thrown around for a while is that y...2022-09-0729 min
The GoingVC PodcastEpisode 22 - Venture Capital & the Startup Board of Directors with Matt Blumberg and Brad Feld👋 Hey Listener!
We're really excited to be bringing to you today our conversation with Brad Feld (@bfeld) and Matt Blumberg (@mattblumberg) about the re-release of their book Startup Boards: A Field Guide to Building and Leading an Effective Board of Directors.
Episode Chapters:
Introduction - 0:00
Brad & Matt’s Origin Stories - 1:31
The Startup Board - 5:01
VCs and the Board - 16:20
Brad & Matt’s Superpowers - 24:27
Taking Up The Mantle, Joining Your First Board - 28:12
Closing Thoughts - 33:45
Books Mentioned by Brad & Matt:
Loved by Martina Lauchengco (Matt)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabri...2022-08-2238 min
unSILOed with Greg LaBlancEntrepreneurship and Nietzsche feat. Brad FeldToday we’re talking philosophy. And we know you may be thinking, somebody creating an app that entertains people or automates some routine office work can’t be compared to the great philosophers or great artists. But there’s more of an overlap than you may think. Brad Feld is a co-founder of the Foundry Group, Mobius VC, and Techstars, the famous accelerator. He is also known as the author of a bunch of books, including Venture Deals, Startup Communities, and the most recent, The Entrepreneur's Weekly Nietzsche: A Book For Disruptors.In this episode we’ll h...2022-01-171h 10
Something Ventured -- Silicon Valley PodcastBrad Feld: “Friedrich Nietzsche is the Patron Philosopher of Today’s Entrepreneurs”Brad Feld’s latest book (with David Jilk) is “Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche (A Book for Disruptors)”. Those familiar with Brad’s “Feld Thoughts” blog, will find the unexpected title – unsurprising. While reading Nietzsche (um, yes) Brad noted that his favorite personality was a “free spirit: An obsessed individual with a vision of the future and the will to make it so, a rebel who creates the future with childlike enthusiasm.” That, thought Brad, sounded a lot like…an entrepreneur. The book is “a modern Art of War, connecting the dots to our high-tech business environment”. ...2021-09-1556 min
Magic Minds#117 — Continuing to Evolve as an Investor — Brad FeldBrad Feld is a Founder and renowned Blogger in the entrepreneur space. If you have been in technology, or an entrepreneur, over the past ten years you have probably read many of his blog posts. From selling his first company for a million dollars to now managing over a billion dollars with Foundry Group, Brad has had a crazy rollercoaster of a career. In todays episode, James and Brad, talk about a childhood experience with his dad that introduced him to the tech world. Brad also explains the journey of selling his first company to now running a huge...2021-09-141h 25
Angel Invest BostonBrad Feld - Nietzsche for Founders - The Entrepreneur's Weekly Nietzsche - A Book for Disruptors by Dave Jilk and Brad FeldJoin Sal Daher's Investment Syndicate: Click to Join Sponsored by Peter Fasse, patent attorney at Fish & Richardson Brad Feld and Dave Jilk bring the wisdom of modernity's most unsettling thinker to entrepreneurship. Like the ancient Stoics, Nietzsche has much to add to the thought of people disrupting existing assumptions today. Brief excerpts from Nietzsche are paired with essays from founders who grapple with the ideas in question. Highlights: Sal Daher Introduces Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Techstars The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors by Dave Jilk & Brad Feld “…for every two lines...2021-08-1858 min
Human Cogs PodcastEp. 41 Brad Feld on venture capital startup investing, going off the grid and living a rich and real life.Brad Feld is the author of eight best-selling books on venture capital investing and entrepreneurship, has been an early-stage investor for more than 30 years, and is pretty much a global legend when it comes to startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems, and what makes their flywheels spin. Currently Managing Director at Foundry Group a US-based venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies, Brad also co-founded Techstars, and has been a major force in the global startup ecosystem, backing thousands of founders on their startup journeys to date. But truth be told, the world of...2021-07-2745 min
Tahmina Talks Immigration®#123 Startup Visa Series - Brad Feld, Foundry Group Partner, Techstars Co-FounderThe Startup Visa Series is a series of interviews of thought leaders on startups, entrepreneurship, and immigration from around the world. Hear more about why they argue for the need for a startup visa. Guests include startup founders, venture capitalists, investors, policymakers, and others. This interview series coincides with the launch of the 2nd Edition of my book, The Startup Visa, now available for purchase here! In this episode of the Startup Visa Series, I speak with Brad Feld, Foundry Group Partner and Co-Founder of Techstars. Brad has been an early-stage investor and e...2021-07-1951 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentThe Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors by Brad Feld, Dave JilkPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/532795 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors Author: Brad Feld, Dave Jilk Narrator: Jane Oppenheimer, Paul Bellantoni Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 12 minutes Release date: July 2, 2021 Genres: Business & Career Development Publisher's Summary: FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE—PATRON PHILOSOPHER OF TODAY’S DISRUPTIVE ENTREPRENEURS His favorite personality was a “free spirit”: an obsessed individual with a vision of the future and the will to make it so, a rebel who creates the future with childlike enthusiasm. Now, serial entrepreneur Dave Jilk and venture capitalist Brad Feld extract from Nietzsche a modern A...2021-07-0205 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentThe Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors by Brad Feld, Dave JilkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/532795to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Entrepreneur’s Weekly Nietzsche: A Book for Disruptors
Author: Brad Feld, Dave Jilk
Narrator: Jane Oppenheimer, Paul Bellantoni
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 12 minutes
Release date: July 2, 2021
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE—PATRON PHILOSOPHER OF TODAY’S DISRUPTIVE ENTREPRENEURS His favorite personality was a “free spirit”: an obsessed individual with a vision of the future and the will to make it so, a rebel who creates the future with childlike enthusiasm. Now, serial entrepreneur Dave Jilk and venture capitalist Brad Feld extract from Nietzsche a modern Art...2021-07-027h 12
TechTO TogetherBuilding a Start-up Community | Brad FeldThis episode originally aired on: November 20, 2020.After building and selling a custom software development company in the early 1990s, Brad Feld turned to angel investing, with a focus on early-stage startups. Some of his notable investments include Fitbit, Zynga, and MakerBot. Brad is a co-founder of the global accelerator program Techstars, as well as Foundry Group, a venture capital firm based in Boulder, Colorado. An innovative voice in the tech community, Brad has authored more than a dozen books and regularly shares his insights in the Feld Thoughts blog.2021-06-241h 02
Fuel Your Imagination Through Your Ears With Full AudiobookStartup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors Audiobook by Brad FeldListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 530563
Title: Startup Boards: Getting the Most Out of Your Board of Directors
Author: Brad Feld, Mahendra Ramsinghani
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:02:00
Language: English
Release date: 06-10-21
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership
Summary:
By far, the best way to make sure you have an awesome board is to start by having awesome Board members. In Startup Boards, Brad Feld talks about how having awesome Board members is managing them well giving transparent information, well organized, with enough lead time before a meeting; running...2021-06-107h 02
Wiser Than Yesterday: Book clubBusiness: Venture Deals - Brad Feld and Jason MendelsonVenture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason MendelsonEver thought about getting investments for your startup? Ever thought about investing in a startup?Whether you are an entrepreneur, an investor, a lawyer or just a stakeholder in the venture capital market, this book is for you!In it, renowned investor Brad Feld addresses some topics within the Venture Capital ecosystem, explaining in a practical and didactic way how things work. You'll understand a bit more about raising money, how to get away from some legal issues, who are the top players in VC deals, and how to deal with investors.The...2021-05-1238 min
Savor An Addictive Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.[Spanish] - Cómo cerrar rondas de financiación con éxito: una guia practica para operaciones de capital riesgo by Brad Feld, Jason MendelsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515431to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - Cómo cerrar rondas de financiación con éxito: una guia practica para operaciones de capital riesgo
Author: Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson
Narrator: Luis Carlos De La Lombana
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 7 minutes
Release date: April 27, 2021
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
A medida que cada nueva generación de emprendedores emerge, existe un renovado interés en cómo se unen los acuerdos de capital de riesgo. Sin embargo, realmente no hay una guía definitiva para los acuerdos de capital de riesgo. Nadie entiende esto mejor q...2021-04-278h 07Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Accounting & Finance[Spanish] - Cómo cerrar rondas de financiación con éxito: una guia practica para operaciones de capital riesgo by Brad Feld, Jason MendelsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515431to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [Spanish] - Cómo cerrar rondas de financiación con éxito: una guia practica para operaciones de capital riesgo
Author: Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson
Narrator: Luis Carlos De La Lombana
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 7 minutes
Release date: April 27, 2021
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
A medida que cada nueva generación de emprendedores emerge, existe un renovado interés en cómo se unen los acuerdos de capital de riesgo. Sin embargo, realmente no hay una guía definitiva para los acuerdos de capital de riesgo. Nadie entiende esto mejor q...2021-04-278h 07
LatinxAmerica's podcastBrad Feld Talks About Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Building NetworksBrad has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. He is also a best selling author, an advocate and an active venture capitalist. We talk about learning, growing, the importance of diversity and becoming part of entrepreneurial ecosystems. We center the conversation on his latest book, The Startup Community Way, which he co-authored with Ian Hathaway. https://foundrygroup.com/team/brad-feld/ https://www.amazon.com/Brad-Feld/e/B0043MYSL82021-03-0328 min
Startup GrindThe Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem with Brad FeldBrad Feld lives in Boulder, Colorado and Homer, Alaska with his wife and is on a quest to run a marathon in every state in the US.Brad has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of TechStars. In addition to his investing efforts, Brad has been active with several non-profit organizations and currently is chair of the National Center for Women & Information Technology, co-chair of Startup Colorado, and on the board of UP Global. Brad is a...2020-12-111h 00
The StartUp to ScaleUp Game PlanBrad Feld: helping CEOs overcome covid's psychological challenges & build diverse leadership teamsBrad Feld has been an early stage investor & entrepreneur for 30 years. He co-founded Foundry Group, Mobius Venture Capital, Intensity Ventures & Techstars. Brad’s also a published author & a long-distance runner who’s completed dozens of marathons!
We discussed:
Brad's new book - "The StartUp Community Way" - and explored why the theory of complex systems is so crucial for startup & scaleup leaders
The psychological challenges Brad has faced during his career as an entrepreneur and investor
The importance of regular emotional, physical and intellectual resets
The steps Brad has taken to help his portfolio CEOs overcome the psychological/emoti...2020-09-0634 min
Scale Up With Nick BradleyHow To Raise Venture Capital - with Brad Feld, Prolific Investor of Fitbit And Guitar HeroThis week, Nick is taking a deep dive into the world of venture capital with special guest, Brad Feld, one of the most prolific investors in the world, having marked himself out as an early stage investor since 1987 in such diverse businesses as Fitbit and Guitar Hero! Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. https://highvalueexit.scoreapp.com/ KEY TAKEA...2020-09-031h 02
Silicon AlleyBrad Feld, Foundry Group & Techstars: Being a Human is Hard, Work-Life Balance Is Nonsensical, & Why Entrepreneurship Is Foundational to Society40. Brad Feld - Being a Human is Hard, Work-Life Balance Is Nonsensical, & Why Entrepreneurship Is Foundational to Society, host William Glass sits down with renowned Venture capitalist Brad Feld. Brad shares his insights across a number of areas including leadership during a pandemic, advocating for social justice, and accessing mental health care when you have limited resources.
"Being a human is hard." - Brad Feld
"You know... I think I'm done striving." - Brad Feld
Brad Feld (@bfeld) is the author of two new books: The Startup Community Way and the second edition of ...2020-08-1459 min
The Startup LifeEarly Stage Investor, Entrepreneur & Mentors Brad Feld & Ian HathawayIn this episode, we talk to Brad Feld (Early Stage Investor & Entrepreneur) & Ian Hathaway (Early Stage Advisor & Mentor) about their latest books, why investors are more than a blank check, and so much more.
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Brad has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars.
Brad is a writer and speaker on the...2020-08-1200 min
The Startup LifeBrad Feld (Early Stage Investor & Entrepreneur) & Ian Hathaway (Early Stage Advisor & Mentor)In this episode, we talk to Brad Feld (Early Stage Investor & Entrepreneur) & Ian Hathaway (Early Stage Advisor & Mentor) about their latest books, why investors are more than a blank check, and so much more. Purchase The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (Techstars) Purchase Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City 2nd Edition **More On Brad** Brad has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of...2020-08-1100 min
Investing in Impact | Impact InvestingBrad Feld // Co-founder of Techstars and The Foundry GroupThis content is for informational and entertainment purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.----------------------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, review, and share this podcast!In episode 7 of the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Brad Feld, Co-founder of Techstars and Foundry Group on turning his entrepreneurial and venture capital journey into global startup communities dedicated to solving complex challenges.Coming Soon: ImpactInvestor - Discover Impact Investors from around the world...2020-08-1143 min
Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social EnterprisesBrad Feld // Co-founder of Techstars and The Foundry Group----------------------------------------Spotlighting impact startups, brands, and founders.We feature social impact startups, conscious brands, and visionary founders shaping the future of business. Join thousands—subscribe to our weekly newsletter for exclusive interviews, the latest funding rounds, digital tool reviews, and curated products fueling the impact economy.To learn more, please visit causeartist.comIn episode 66 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Brad Feld, Co-founder of Techstars and the Foundry Group, on turning his entrepreneurial and venture capital journey into global startup communities dedicated to so...2020-08-1043 min
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk378: Brad Feld: 378: Brad Feld - How To Collect Amazing People, Question Your Biases, & Build CommunityText LEARNERS to 44222 IG/Twitter: @RyanHawk12 Full show notes at www.LearningLeader.com #378: Brad Feld Notes: Excellence: Honesty - Clear view of what's going on with self and others Transparency/Authenticity is overused Confirmed process of learning - Hypothesis, clarity of though around experimentation Advice to a new manager: Ask a lot of questions REALLY LISTEN - Engage in conversations... Don't just try to get the right answer We have endless biases "People defend their biases instead of questioning their biases." --> Have a curious mind. Curiosity: His parents gave h...2020-08-1050 min
Something Ventured -- Silicon Valley Podcast140 Brad Feld: Thoughts on Startup Communities in a Post-COVID-19 WorldWhat makes communities of startups thrive, and how have they been impacted by the recession, COVID-19, and the remote work trend? Brad Feld addresses these questions in this episode and in his new book “THE STARTUP COMMUNITY WAY: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem” and the second edition of his book “STARTUP COMMUNITIES: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City.” You may know Brad as the legendary investor who co-founded the Foundry Group, and who has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Brad previously co-founded Techstars, and was an early investor in Harmonix, Zynga, MakerBot, and Fitb...2020-08-0635 min
Christopher Lochhead Follow Your Different™The Startup Community Way w/ Brad FeldToday, we continue our run on top venture capitalists with none other than the legend, Brad Feld. He's the co-founder of Foundry Group and Tech Stars. He's on the Forbes Midas List and a Top Five Investor. He has a new book called The Startup Community Way.
We have wide-ranging conversations from C19, making sense of this time of hyper change complex adaptive systems, the future of startups Silicon Valley and work, and why Brad is not leaving his house. Pay special attention to Brad's thoughts on how to deal with an unpredicted situation and where it can feel like w...2020-07-311h 10
The Justin Brady ShowBrad Feld of Tech Stars & FitBit investor discusses the allure of startup communities + MOREBrad Feld author of The Startup Community Way, co-founder of Tech Stars and early FitBit investor coined the term "startup community" and shares what makes a great startup community, why certain partnerships kill these communities, and how to grow them! Full Show Topic List: 01:05 - Twenty-first century Taylorism is no way to manage people 14:45 - Brad Feld on startup communities, myths and how to grow one 47:29 - WHY!? Drive-through edition 50:16 - New report shares 5 things to focus on to win post-Covid consumers Full Show Notes Page: https://justinkbrady.com/podcast2020-07-291h 09
Tacos and Tech PodcastBuilding Startup Communities with Investor, Entrepreneur & Author Brad FeldBrad Feld has been a venture capital investor and entrepreneur since 1987, and is one of the co-founders behind Techstars, a much-touted global accelerator for early stage startups. He has written numerous books, including 2012’s Startup Communities, which guided thousands of leaders to build startup communities in their own cities. The book was inspired by Brad’s fascination with the idea of a city or community that helps startups and entrepreneurship thrive, as well as the Boulder, Colo. startup scene’s success. At the time, these clusters did not have an official name, and many people were unfamiliar with the concep...2020-07-2844 min
The Tim Ferriss Show#448: Brad Feld — The Art of Unplugging, Carving Your Own Path, and Riding the Entrepreneurial RollercoasterBrad Feld — The Art of Unplugging, Carving Your Own Path, and Riding the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster | Brought to you by Laird Superfood, Theragun, and Thrive Market."Brad, they can’t kill you and they can’t eat you. Suit up." — Len FasslerBrad Feld (@bfeld) is the author of two new books: The Startup Community Way and the second edition of Startup Communities. He has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars. Brad is a writer a...2020-07-232h 31
Grab An Best-Selling Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Startup Life: Surviving and Thriving in a Relationship with an Entrepreneur by Brad Feld, Amy BatchelorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/464890to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Startup Life: Surviving and Thriving in a Relationship with an Entrepreneur
Series: Part of Techstars
Author: Brad Feld, Amy Batchelor
Narrator: Brad Feld
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 21 minutes
Release date: July 20, 2020
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
Startup people lead very intensely rewarding lives but time is always short and relationships are often long-distant and stressed because of long periods apart. Coping and adopting are critical for any entrepreneur and their partners. Brad Feld shares his own personal experiences with his wife Amy offering a series of rich i...2020-07-207h 21
OutsideVoices with Mark BidwellWhen Big and Small Make Great with Brad FeldThis week we are joined by entrepreneur, author and venture capitalist, Brad Feld. Brad is a co-founder of Techstars, a platform for startups to access funding and entrepreneurial networking, and is also the co-founder of venture capital firm, Foundry Group. Brad is the author of several books on startups as well as an entrepreneurial advice blog. He sits on the board of several technology startups and was an early investor in Fitbit, Zynga, and Harmonix. What Was Covered How startup ecosystems have changed – and become more democratized – in the 30 years in which Brad has been active within them How...2020-06-0943 min
The Botchcast1.07 VC and Author Brad FeldWhat is it like to study and manage entrepreneurial risk + failure for a living? Today's guest is Mr. Brad Feld. Brad's a venture capitalist, and he has a really unique perspective on failure. As a venture capitalist, he thinks a lot about failure and how companies fail.Quick primer: Venture Capitalists invest in startup companies with lots of risk involved, especially during a season like this. A VC has to acknowledge risk, assess companies, support their entrepreneurs well, but ensure that really only a small percentage of their companies fail. 2020-04-011h 06
Boards NetworkBrad Feld: Best Practices and Stories from the Author of Startup BoardsWhat was Brad Feld's experience as a board member of successful companies such as SendGrid like? How does the experience differ from a company such as ReturnPath, which took considerably longer to arrive at a positive exit? How about when to start a board as a startup and how to construct said board?Brad Feld has been a venture investor for over 30 years. He founded Foundry Group and has invested in companies such as FitBit, SendGrid and many others. In addition, Brad is a prolific blogger/author in the startup space, having authored many useful works such...2020-03-0300 min
WeXchange PodcastBrad Feld, Foundry Group: Supporting the Next Generation of Investors and Entrepreneurs, Ep 5Brad Feld is currently Managing Director and co-founder of Foundry Group, a venture capital firm that focuses on making early-stage tech investments, participating in select growth rounds, and identifying and supporting the next generation of venture capital fund managers.However, Brad has worn many hats in his more than 30 years of experience as an early-stage investor and entrepreneur. He has co-founded firms such as Mobius Venture Capital, Intensity Ventures, and the renowned global startup accelerator program TechStars. He also serves on the board of several nonprofits and is a prolific writer, known for his StartUp Revolution book series...2020-01-1130 min
WeXchange PodcastBrad Feld, Foundry Group: Supporting the Next Generation of Investors and EntrepreneursWeXchange Podcast Brad Feld, Foundry Group: Supporting the Next Generation of Investors and Entrepreneurs, Ep 5 Brad Feld is currently Managing Director and co-founder of Foundry Group, a venture capital firm that focuses on making early-stage tech investments, participating in select growth rounds, and identifying and supporting the next generation of venture capital fund managers. However, Brad has worn many hats in his more than 30 years of experience as an early-stage investor and entrepreneur. He has co-founded firms such as Mobius Venture Capital, Intensity Ventures, and the renowned global startup accelerator program TechStars. He...2020-01-0900 min
The Soundtrack to Your Imagination with Free AudiobookVenture Deals, 4th Edition: Be Smarter than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist Audiobook by Brad FeldListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 393116
Title: Venture Deals, 4th Edition: Be Smarter than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
Author: Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson
Narrator: Barry Abrams
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11:06:14
Language: English
Release date: 10-15-19
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Accounting & Finance
Summary:
How do venture capital deals come together? This is one of the most frequent questions asked by each generation of new entrepreneurs. Surprisingly, there is little reliable information on the subject. No one understands this better than Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. The founders and driving force behind the...2019-10-1511h 06
Listen To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Busy Professionals Hooked.Venture Deals, 4th Edition: Be Smarter than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Jason Mendelson, Brad FeldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/393116to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Venture Deals, 4th Edition: Be Smarter than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
Author: Jason Mendelson, Brad Feld
Narrator: Barry Abrams
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 6 minutes
Release date: October 15, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.88 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 4.33 of Total 3
Genres: Accounting & Finance
Publisher's Summary:
How do venture capital deals come together? This is one of the most frequent questions asked by each generation of new entrepreneurs. Surprisingly, there is little reliable information on the subject. No one understands this better than Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. The founders...2019-10-1511h 06
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch20VC: Brad Feld on Why Market Size At Early Stage Is Not Helpful, His Biggest Learnings From The Boom & Bust of The Dot Com and How The Best VCs Work For Their CEOsBrad Feld is Managing Director @ Foundry Group, one of the most successful venture firms of the last decade with a portfolio that includes the likes of Zynga, Fitbit, SendGrid and many more incredible companies. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars, the worldwide network of entrepreneurs in 150 countries and 300,000 alumni. Brad is also the co-author of the incredible, Venture Deals, for your chance to win a signed copy email venturedeals@foundrygroup.com with the code "First Episode". In Today’s Episode...2019-09-3050 min
Conversations with Shane MacBrad Feld with Shane Machow to not pitch a VC?
Question everything. Asking questions to world leaders in art, business, music, and technology.
Brad's bio: Brad Feld has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur for over 20 years. He lives in Boulder, Colorado and Homer, Alaska with his wife and is on a quest to run a marathon in every state in the US. Brad has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars.
2019-09-1807 min
Embrace This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.Do More Faster: TechStars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup 2nd Edition by David Cohen, Brad FeldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/390489to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Do More Faster: TechStars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup 2nd Edition
Author: David Cohen, Brad Feld
Narrator: Edward Bauer
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 5 minutes
Release date: July 24, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
Refreshed, updated, and expanded. Do More Faster provides time-tested advice, tips, and experiences by founders and mentors of Techstars to help entrepreneurs succeed! David Cohen and Brad Feld, leading advocates for entrepreneurs and startups, team up to provide first-time entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and experiences to help them...2019-07-248h 05
The Soundtrack to Your Imagination with Free AudiobookDo More Faster: TechStars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup 2nd Edition Audiobook by Brad FeldListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 390489
Title: Do More Faster: TechStars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup 2nd Edition
Author: Brad Feld, David Cohen
Narrator: Edward Bauer
Format: Unabridged
Length: 08:05:52
Language: English
Release date: 07-24-19
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Business Development
Summary:
Refreshed, updated, and expanded. Do More Faster provides time-tested advice, tips, and experiences by founders and mentors of Techstars to help entrepreneurs succeed!
David Cohen and Brad Feld, leading advocates for entrepreneurs and startups, team up to provide first-time entrepreneurs with the tools, insights, and experiences to help them do...2019-07-248h 05
Fund 81Mental Health In Venture Capital With Brad FeldIn this Fund81 podcast episode, I invited Brad Feld, founding partner of Foundry Group, to share his thoughts on maintaining mental health in the fast-paced venture capital world and supporting portfolio companies, colleagues, friends and family wrestling with mental health issues.
Brad Feld has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars. He’s written a number of books as part of the Startup Revolution series and writes the blogs Feld Thoughts and Venture Deals.
Brad has openly and authentically wr...2019-06-1842 min
Speaking Of Wealth with Jason HartmanSW 329 - Brad Feld - Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist & Startup Communities, Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City at Foundry Group Venture DealsJason Hartman talks with Brad Feld, Managing Director at Foundry Group and author of Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer & Venture Capitalist, about startup communities around the nation and what causes them to flourish and how long they can take to really get going. The two also look at how an entrepreneur with an idea can go about turning their vision into a reality, and a key habit Brad thinks most (if not all) entrepreneurs should have. Key Takeaways: [1:35] What other parts of the country are similar to Silicon Valley, and how you can...2018-02-2319 min
Speaking Of Wealth with Jason HartmanSW 329 - Brad Feld - Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist & Startup Communities, Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City at Foundry Group Venture DealsJason Hartman talks with Brad Feld, Managing Director at Foundry Group and author of Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer & Venture Capitalist, about startup communities around the nation and what causes them to flourish and how long they can take to really get going. The two also look at how an entrepreneur with an idea can go about turning their vision into a reality, and a key habit Brad thinks most (if not all) entrepreneurs should have. Key Takeaways: [1:35] What other parts of the country are similar to Silicon Valley, and how you can...2018-02-2319 min
The Reboot Podcast#78 When Did You Start to Listen to Your Heart? - with Brad Feld & Jerry ColonnaIf you’re an avid listener of the Reboot Podcast then you are well acquainted with podcast host and Reboot CEO, Jerry Colonna. You might know that he has the particular gift of making founders cry, and that he possesses the ability to drive authentic conversations with tenderness and compassion. But what makes Jerry such a great coach, leader and friend? For this episode of the podcast, we’re flipping the script on our host, bringing in long time friend and colleague Brad Feld to anchor a conversation in which Jerry recounts the pieces of his past that have shaped his...2018-02-221h 07
The Reboot Podcast#78 When Did You Start to Listen to Your Heart? - with Brad Feld & Jerry ColonnaIf you’re an avid listener of the Reboot Podcast then you are well acquainted with podcast host and Reboot CEO, Jerry Colonna. You might know that he has the particular gift of making founders cry, and that he possesses the ability to drive authentic conversations with tenderness and compassion. But what makes Jerry such a great coach, leader and friend? For this episode of the podcast, we’re flipping the script on our host, bringing in long time friend and colleague Brad Feld to anchor a conversation in which Jerry recounts the pieces of his past that have shaped his...2018-02-221h 08
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 161: Brad Feld on Structuring Your SaaS Startup For Scalability, How The Role Of CEO Should Adjust To The Growth Of The Organisation & What Makes The Most Effective Board MembersBrad Feld is one of the world’s leading VCs having Co-Founded Foundry Group, Brad has made investments in the likes of Zynga, Makerbot and Fitbit, just to name a few. Brad is also Co-Founder of Techstars, one of the world’s most prominent startup accelerators, whose portfolio companies have raised over $1.3bn in funding. If that wasn’t enough Brad is also a best selling author having co-authoured Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and VC and Startup Communities: Building An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your Community. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: How...2018-02-0532 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 161: Brad Feld on Structuring Your SaaS Startup For Scalability, How The Role Of CEO Should Adjust To The Growth Of The Organisation & What Makes The Most Effective Board MembersBrad Feld is one of the world’s leading VCs having Co-Founded Foundry Group, Brad has made investments in the likes of Zynga, Makerbot and Fitbit, just to name a few. Brad is also Co-Founder of Techstars, one of the world’s most prominent startup accelerators, whose portfolio companies have raised over $1.3bn in funding. If that wasn’t enough Brad is also a best selling author having co-authoured Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and VC and Startup Communities: Building An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your Community. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: How Brad mad...2018-02-0532 min
The Reboot Podcast#70 The Inner-Workings of a Good Board - with Brad Feld & Fred WilsonHow can you expect to serve others, whether it be customers, portfolio companies, or your organization if your own house is not in order? In this episode that we originally ran last summer, we welcome Brad Feld and Fred Wilson back to the Reboot Podcast. Jerry, Brad, and Fred have a friendship and history that goes back 20 years, and the wealth of experience between them as entrepreneurs and investors is truly incredible. Fred, Brad, and Jerry share stories from the past, moments where they were pushed to their limits physically and emotionally. They talk about the critical steps they’ve ta...2017-10-191h 01
The Reboot Podcast#70 The Inner-Workings of a Good Board - with Brad Feld & Fred WilsonHow can you expect to serve others, whether it be customers, portfolio companies, or your organization if your own house is not in order? In this episode that we originally ran last summer, we welcome Brad Feld and Fred Wilson back to the Reboot Podcast. Jerry, Brad, and Fred have a friendship and history that goes back 20 years, and the wealth of experience between them as entrepreneurs and investors is truly incredible. Fred, Brad, and Jerry share stories from the past, moments where they were pushed to their limits physically and emotionally. They talk about the critical steps they’ve ta...2017-10-191h 00![[Array] Podcast](https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/d3/15/a6/c4/d315a6c4-d8e8-4f4c-ba3d-d4d9386f1a5c/8a27be43e8dbd53bcdfa11308f2da827c1bc571fd9bd7fee7716e3736aacff6406b9d39e238c0dde85037d2e1446efca81204adde1ad3e685cb7b0c861505508.jpeg)
[Array] PodcastBrad Feld founder of Foundry Group and Techstars shares how he invests in companies and fundsBrad Feld is a legend in the venture industry. Brad started out as a founder of Feld Technologies then became an angel and institutional investor and recently also expanded his firm, Foundry Group, into fund investments. Amongst the many things he is known for Brad started Techstars and was an early investor in well known public companies such as Zynga, and Fitbit. He has been one of the few investors bringing transparency to this opaque industry by blogging about his perspectives. In this podcast Brad shares his thoughts on what it takes to be a good investor and fund...2017-09-1940 min
Download Most Popular Audiobooks in Bios & Memoirs, Political FiguresVenture Deals, Third Edition Audiobook by Brad Feld, Jason MendelsonPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: Venture Deals, Third Edition
Subtitle: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
Author: Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson
Narrator: Jason Mendelson, Brad Feld
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins
Language: English
Release date: 08-22-17
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 64 votes
Genres: Business, Career Skills
Publisher's Summary:
Get the inside scoop on what venture capitalists want to see in your start-up
Venture Deals provides entrepreneurs and start-up owners with a definitive reference for...2017-08-226h 35
Tahmina Talks Immigration®Talking Immigration with Brad Feld -Entrepreneur 6.27.17On this week's Tahmina Talks Immigration Radio Show I talked with Brad Feld, entrepreneur, author, blogger, & venture capitalist at Foundry Group! He discussed the work that led up to the pending International Entrepreneurial Rule & Startup Visa. We also chatted about how allowing non-citizens to start business in the United States is beneficial to the U.S. economy & much more! Here is the blog post about the show- hope you enjoy!http://immigrationlawyersinseattle.com/2017/06/26/brad-feld-renowned-entrepreneur-tahminas-show-june-27th-10am-desi-1250am/2017-07-0124 min
Colorado = Security Podcast21 - 6/26/17 - Brad Feld, Founder of Foundry Group & TechstarsIn this episode: Brad Feld is the feature interview this week. Brad is managing partner for Foundry Group, and co-founder of Techstars. News from Amazon, ID Watchdog, Sphero, Optiv, Ping Identity, and Swimlane. https://www.colorado-security.com/news/2017/6/24/21-626-show-notes
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The summer is in full swing, though the Denver weather hasn't quite been convinced to get with the program. Tech hiring is up in Denver in 2017, a Denver identity theft company gets acquired for a big price tag, Optiv and Ping have some big announcements this week, Swimlane gives a nice tutorial on what...2017-06-2559 min
Future² - Corporate Innovation and EntrepreneurshipEpisode #145: Brad Feld on Corporate Innovation, Building Startup Ecosystems and Techstars AdelaideBrad Feld has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding venture capital firm Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars, the global startup accelerator program that has incubated over 1,000 startups since inception that have collectively raised US$3.3B. In addition to his investing efforts, Brad has been active with several non-profit organizations. He currently is chair of the National Center for Women & Information Technology and on the boards of Path Forward, the Kauffman Fellows, and Defy Ventures. ...2017-05-2051 minFuture Squared with Steve GlaveskiEpisode #145: Brad Feld on Corporate Innovation, Building Startup Ecosystems and Techstars AdelaideBrad Feld has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding venture capital firm Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars, the global startup accelerator program that has incubated over 1,000 startups since inception that have collectively raised US$3.3B. In addition to his investing efforts, Brad has been active with several non-profit organizations. He currently is chair of the National Center for Women & Information Technology and on the boards of Path Forward, the Kauffman Fellows, and Defy Ventures. ...2017-05-2051 min
Brad Feld- Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture CapitalistVenture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld
Get the inside scoop on what venture capitalists want to see in your startup.
This on demand audio is a part of the The Game Changer Network Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Brad Feld. The original live interview was 4/14/17.
Venture Deals provides entrepreneurs and startup owners with a definitive reference for understanding venture capital funding. More than an overview of the process, this book delves into the details of the term sheet, the players, the negotiations, the legalities, and more, including what not to do. This new third...2017-04-141h 02
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 112: Brad Feld on Structuring Your SaaS Startup For Scalability, How The Role Of CEO Should Adjust To The Growth Of The Organisation & What Makes The Most Effective Board MembersBrad Feld is one of the world’s leading VCs having Co-Founded Foundry Group, Brad has made investments in the likes of Zynga, Makerbot and Fitbit, just to name a few. Brad is also Co-Founder of Techstars, one of the world’s most prominent startup accelerators, whose portfolio companies have raised over $1.3bn in funding. If that wasn’t enough Brad is also a best selling author having co-authoured Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and VC and Startup Communities: Building An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your Community. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: How...2017-04-1031 min
The Official SaaStr Podcast: SaaS | Founders | InvestorsSaaStr 112: Brad Feld on Structuring Your SaaS Startup For Scalability, How The Role Of CEO Should Adjust To The Growth Of The Organisation & What Makes The Most Effective Board MembersBrad Feld is one of the world’s leading VCs having Co-Founded Foundry Group, Brad has made investments in the likes of Zynga, Makerbot and Fitbit, just to name a few. Brad is also Co-Founder of Techstars, one of the world’s most prominent startup accelerators, whose portfolio companies have raised over $1.3bn in funding. If that wasn’t enough Brad is also a best selling author having co-authoured Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and VC and Startup Communities: Building An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your Community. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: How Brad mad...2017-04-1031 min
Stories of The Influencer Economy with Ryan WilliamsConquering Depression and Overcoming OCD in business and life with Brad FeldBrad Feld has had dark moments as an entrepreneur. He lives fast paced life as an entrepreneur and startup investor. Hailing from Boulder, Colorado, Brad has struggled with depression throughout his life. This episode he and I get real on the struggle that we go through when we're depressed. It's a truthful and honest chat into the world of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder OCD. How common is the issue of depression in the world of entrepreneurs? Well, it's more common than you think. In fact, struggling with depression as a someone who is starting a company is m...2017-03-2228 min
Nerv with Ryan WilliamsConquering Depression and Overcoming OCD in business and life with Brad FeldBrad Feld has had dark moments as an entrepreneur. He lives fast paced life as an entrepreneur and startup investor. Hailing from Boulder, Colorado, Brad has struggled with depression throughout his life. This episode he and I get real on the struggle that we go through when we're depressed. It's a truthful and honest chat into the world of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder OCD. How common is the issue of depression in the world of entrepreneurs? Well, it's more common than you think. In fact, struggling with depression as a someone who is starting a company is m...2017-03-2228 min
The Reboot Podcast#53 Transform Your Hustle - with Catherine Hoke & Brad FeldAlmost all successful entrepreneurs will fail - if not fail, fail, fail, and fail again - on their path to success. Every human being made choices in their lives which they regret, are embarrassed of and have caused them deep shame. What would your life be like if you were known only by the worst thing you had ever done? Catherine Hoke is the founder of Defy Ventures, a program that helps incarcerated individuals transform their hustle to entrepreneurial ventures. Following a chance visit (as a guest) to a prison at the age of 26, Catherine left behind a successful investment...2017-01-191h 03
The Reboot Podcast#53 Transform Your Hustle - with Catherine Hoke & Brad FeldAlmost all successful entrepreneurs will fail - if not fail, fail, fail, and fail again - on their path to success. Every human being made choices in their lives which they regret, are embarrassed of and have caused them deep shame. What would your life be like if you were known only by the worst thing you had ever done? Catherine Hoke is the founder of Defy Ventures, a program that helps incarcerated individuals transform their hustle to entrepreneurial ventures. Following a chance visit (as a guest) to a prison at the age of 26, Catherine left behind a successful investment...2017-01-191h 04
The Reboot Podcast#45 What's Love Got to Do with It? - with Brad Feld & Fred Wilson"Wisdom, then, is a deeper way of knowing. Wisdom is the art of living in rhythm with your soul, your life, and the divine. Wisdom is the way that you learn to decipher the unknown; and the unknown is our closest companion. So wisdom is the art of being courageous and generous with the unknown, of being able to decipher and recognize its treasures." - John O'Donohue from "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" We are so fortunate to welcome Brad Feld and Fred Wilson back to the Reboot Podcast. Jerry, Brad, and Fred have a friendship and history...2016-08-011h 00
The Reboot Podcast#45 What's Love Got to Do with It? - with Brad Feld & Fred Wilson"Wisdom, then, is a deeper way of knowing. Wisdom is the art of living in rhythm with your soul, your life, and the divine. Wisdom is the way that you learn to decipher the unknown; and the unknown is our closest companion. So wisdom is the art of being courageous and generous with the unknown, of being able to decipher and recognize its treasures." - John O'Donohue from "Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" We are so fortunate to welcome Brad Feld and Fred Wilson back to the Reboot Podcast. Jerry, Brad, and Fred have a friendship and history...2016-08-0159 min
Paper Napkin WisdomEP# 41 Control This – Brad Feld (Co-Founder Foundry Group, TechStars & more)Brad Feld is a true serial-entrepreneur. He’s co-founded the Foundry Group, Mobius Venture Capital, Intensity Ventures, and TechStars. He’s also a marathoner, and active writer with three very popular blogs:: Feld Thoughts, Startup Revolution, and Ask the VC. In his very … Continue reading → The post Control This – Brad Feld (Co-Founder Foundry Group, TechStars & more) appeared first on Paper Napkin Wisdom - Blog and Podcast For Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Difference-Makers.2015-11-1130 min
askBrad Feld with Shane Machow to not pitch a VC?
Question everything. Asking questions to world leaders in art, business, music, and technology.
Brad's bio:
Brad Feld has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur for over 20 years.
He lives in Boulder, Colorado and Homer, Alaska with his wife and is on a quest to run a marathon in every state in the US.
Brad has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars.
In addition to his investing efforts...2015-11-0907 minNerv with Ryan WilliamsEp: 71: Brad Feld on Doing More Faster and Giving Value to EntrepreneursBrad Feld is an author, blogger and he invests in early stage technology companies. In fact he has invested in over 1,000 companies between his Techstars accelerator, his Foundry Ground investment firm, and his own deals. He is our guest on The Influencer Economy podcast this week.Imagine a world where the only media channels were TV, radio, print magazines, and newspapers. And if you were a start-up entrepreneur, you had to do P.R. in order to get someone's attention for an article or any media coverage. When Brad started his first company Feld Technologies in 1987, while...2015-10-2031 minStories of The Influencer Economy with Ryan WilliamsEp: 71: Brad Feld on Doing More Faster and Giving Value to EntrepreneursBrad Feld is an author, blogger and he invests in early stage technology companies. In fact he has invested in over 1,000 companies between his Techstars accelerator, his Foundry Ground investment firm, and his own deals. He is our guest on The Influencer Economy podcast this week.Imagine a world where the only media channels were TV, radio, print magazines, and newspapers. And if you were a start-up entrepreneur, you had to do P.R. in order to get someone's attention for an article or any media coverage. When Brad started his first company Feld Technologies in 1987, while...2015-10-2031 min
The Reboot Podcast#25 Live Beyond Compare - with Brad Feld and Jerry ColonnaFull notes at Reboot.io/podcast "Can we live beyond compare?" -David Richo Brad Feld is an investor, entrepreneur, and blogger who has been supporting entrepreneurs all over the world since 1987. Brad has also been a great Reboot supporter and teacher. In this conversation, Brad joins Jerry Colonna to talk about VC’s as Dungeons and Dragons characters, Brad’s evolved investment criteria, and the single best piece of advice Brad offered to Jerry that changed his career. Links Feld Thoughts Blog - http://www.feld.com Something New is Fucked Up In My World Every Day by Brad Feld - ht...2015-10-1152 min
The Reboot Podcast#25 Live Beyond Compare - with Brad Feld and Jerry ColonnaFull notes at Reboot.io/podcast "Can we live beyond compare?" -David Richo Brad Feld is an investor, entrepreneur, and blogger who has been supporting entrepreneurs all over the world since 1987. Brad has also been a great Reboot supporter and teacher. In this conversation, Brad joins Jerry Colonna to talk about VC’s as Dungeons and Dragons characters, Brad’s evolved investment criteria, and the single best piece of advice Brad offered to Jerry that changed his career. Links Feld Thoughts Blog - http://www.feld.com Something New is Fucked Up In My World Every Day by Brad Feld - ht...2015-10-1149 min
Stream Full Audiobook in Business, Personal Finance & InvestingStartup Opportunities by Brad Feld | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Startup Opportunities
Author: Brad Feld, Sean Wise
Narrator: Sean Wise
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-22-15
Publisher: FG Press
Genres: Business, Personal Finance & Investing
Summary:
This year, more than five million entrepreneurs will launch new ventures. Many of them believe they have the Next Big Thing. But very few startups live to see five years, and even fewer make it to 10. Even fewer still go on to become global success stories.
This audiobook is a practical guide to evaluating your business idea and...2015-09-225h 35
Startup GrindThe Amazing Brad Feld (TechStars / Foundry Group)Today we have one of my favorite startup grind fireside chats. We recently had the honor of hosting Brad Feld of tech stars and the foundry group at our chapter in denver colorado.
Brad has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding the foundry group he co-founded mobius venture capital. Brad has been active with several nonprofit organizations and is currently chair of the national centre for women at information technology, and is on the board of up global.
He’s also completed 23 marathons as part of his mission...2015-08-191h 12
Singularity.FMVenture Capitalist Brad Feld: Be Optimistic!Brad Feld is an entrepreneur and a popular popular blogger. He is also the author of The Startup Series of books such as Startup Life. But Brad is best known for being a unique type of a technology Venture Capitalist who has invested in more than 200 different companies throughout his career. And so I was very excited to have Feld on my Singularity 1 on 1 podcast, where my hidden agenda was to ask him more non-traditional questions than the ones he usually gets asked.
During our 1 hour conversation with Brad Feld we cover a variety of interesting topics such as: his...2015-05-1653 min
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Title: Startup Communities
Subtitle: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City
Author: Brad Feld
Narrator: David Kaplan
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
Language: English
Release date: 02-22-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 110 votes
Genres: Business, Career Skills
Publisher's Summary:
"Startup communities" are popping up everywhere, from cities like Boulder to Boston and even in countries such as Iceland. These types of entrepreneurial ecosystems are driving innovation and small-business energy. Startup Communities documents the buzz, strategy, long-term perspective, and dynamics of building...2013-02-225h 25
Savor Into A Award-Winning Full Audiobook During Your Workout.Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld, Jason MendelsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/125295to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
Author: Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson
Narrator: Sean Pratt
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 21 minutes
Release date: September 6, 2011
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.23 of Total 13
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
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As each new generation of entrepreneurs emerges, there is a renewed interest in how venture capital deals come together. Yet there really is no definitive guide to venture capital deals. Nobody understands this better than authors Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. For more than...2011-09-067h 21Feel Your Ears To A Sensational Full Audiobook.Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Jason Mendelson, Brad FeldPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/125295to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
Author: Jason Mendelson, Brad Feld
Narrator: Sean Pratt
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 21 minutes
Release date: September 6, 2011
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.23 of Total 13
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
As each new generation of entrepreneurs emerges, there is a renewed interest in how venture capital deals come together. Yet there really is no definitive guide to venture capital deals. Nobody understands this better than authors Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. For more than seventeen...2011-09-067h 21Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsVenture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld, Jason MendelsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/125295to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
Author: Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson
Narrator: Sean Pratt
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 21 minutes
Release date: September 6, 2011
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.23 of Total 13
Ratings of Narrator: 3 of Total 2
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
As each new generation of entrepreneurs emerges, there is a renewed interest in how venture capital deals come together. Yet there really is no definitive guide to venture capital deals. Nobody understands this better than authors Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. For more than...2011-09-067h 21
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Title: Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist
Author: Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson
Narrator: Sean Pratt
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:21:00
Language: English
Release date: 09-06-11
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Non-Fiction, Law, Business Development
Summary:
As each new generation of entrepreneurs emerges, there is a renewed interest in how venture capital deals come together. Yet there really is no definitive guide to venture capital deals. Nobody understands this better than authors Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson. For more than seventeen years, they've been involved...2011-09-067h 21