Venture Forward: Navigating the Startup Ecosystem

In this episode of the Gamers Change Lives podcast, host Tom Leonard interviews Jason Krauss, founder of Prepare for VC. They discuss the different types of organizations that entrepreneurs can tap into, such as communities, incubators, accelerators, and crowdfunding platforms. They also explore the role of universities in the startup world and the challenges and opportunities for female entrepreneurs. Jason shares insights from his book, 'Venture Forward: Lessons from Leaders,' and discusses the future of the industry, including the impact of AI. The episode concludes with a call to engage with the podcast and connect with Jason online.

Takeaways

Entrepreneurs can tap into various organizations, including communities, incubators, accelerators, and crowdfunding platforms, to access resources and support.

Universities play a role in the startup world through research and the presence of entrepreneurial students.

Female entrepreneurs still face challenges in achieving funding and recognition, but there are success stories and progress being made.

The future of the industry involves advancements in technology, such as AI, making it easier to start a business and test ideas.

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Featured in this episode:

Jason Kraus, Investor, Advisor and Ecosystem Builder

Supporting 60K+ entrepreneurs globally through Human Capital, Investment Capital, and Intellectual Capital

Jason is an active investor through Boston Harbor Angels and the EQx Fund, with a thesis that you should always bet on the jockey and the people behind the business. He founded Prepare 4 VC in 2016 with the mission of helping bridge the gap between startups and investors and help hundreds of entrepreneurs globally through community events and resources, cohort, and individual programs. Investor, Advisor and Ecosystem Builder

Email: mailto:jkraus@prepare4vc.com

LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jkraus23

Phone Number: 508-444-2571

Website: http://jasonkraus.me

Twitter (X): http://twitter.com/jkraus23

Instagram: http://instagram.com/jasonkraus23

Facebook: http://facebook.com/jkraus23

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Venture-Forward-Lessons-Jason-Kraus/dp/1641372907

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