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Kathryn Gould, Foundation Capital

Remember What Matters to You

"It's not the calls you take, it's the calls you make," says Kathryn Gould, one of the first women venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. In conversation with tech-industry author Mike Malone, Gould explains the importance of working toward your goals and what matters most to you, and not getting overwhelmed by responding to all the unsolicited opportunities that constantly present themselves.
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Kathryn Gould, Foundation Capital

What Corporate Experience Offers Entrepreneurs

Kathryn Gould, co-founder of Foundation Capital, discusses why entrepreneurs might consider working at a big company before starting their own. Gould, interviewed by tech-industry author and journalist Mike Malone, says working with large firms before she became a venture capitalist helped her understand their needs as end users.
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Kathryn Gould, Foundation Capital

Figure Out What’s Important [Entire Talk]

Kathryn Gould, one of the first women venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, shares what she's learned after many years of picking successful startups and forging her own career path. In conversation with tech-industry author and journalist Mike Malone, the co-founder of Foundation Capital tells entrepreneurs to identify a true target customer and market opportunity, and be prepared to give 100 percent.
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Kathryn Gould, Foundation Capital
Figure Out What’s Important [Entire Talk]
Kathryn Gould, one of the first women venture capitalists in Silicon Valley, shares what she's learned after many years of picking successful startups and forging her own career path. In conversation with tech-industry author and journalist Mike Malone, the co-founder of Foundation Capital tells entrepreneurs to identify a true target customer and market opportunity, and be prepared to give 100 percent.

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Kathryn Gould, Foundation Capital

Getting Experienced, Independent Direction

In conversation with tech-industry author Mike Malone, pioneering venture capitalist Kathryn Gould urges young entrepreneurs to actively seek out and approach business leaders who they admire to serve as advisors or directors who will offer both the wisdom of experience and an independent perspective to counterbalance the views of investors who serve on a board.
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Have a Target Customer and Compelling Product

Kathryn Gould, co-founder of Foundation Capital, talks about how a startup's success relies on two critical factors: identifying a target customer and having a compelling product. Gould, interviewed by tech-industry journalist Mike Malone, also explains that competition for entrepreneurs is more likely the startup that launches after them, and not the incumbent they seek to unseat.
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