Stanford Seminar - What Success Means in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Explore the entrepreneurial ecosystem and redefine success in this Stanford seminar featuring Eurie Kim from Forerunner Ventures. Gain insights into fund context, portfolio companies, and non-traditional journeys in the startup world. Discover the impact of technological advancements like the iPhone on retail and consumer-specific funds. Learn about financial flexibility, risk appetite, and the characteristics of great founders. Understand the importance of timing, mentorship, and networking in the entrepreneurial journey. Delve into topics such as impact investing, digital native brands, and common founder issues. Uncover key takeaways and secrets to success in the ever-evolving startup landscape.

Intro
Context
Metrics
Fund Context
Fund History
Portfolio Companies
What Success Means
What Does Success Mean
NonTraditional Journeys
The Startup Frenzy
The iPhone
Retail Consumer Specific Fund
Second Startup Opportunity
Getting into Wharton
Losing my dad
The story is about priorities
Takeaways
Financial Flexibility and Risk Appetite
Low Low High Risk
Big Company
Being Competitive
Why Bain
Growth Stage
Early Stage
Founding Team
Characteristics of Great Founders
Visionary
Hiring
Timing
Mentor Investor
Whats the Right Path
Key Takeaway
Secret to Success
Network
Impact Investing
Digital Native Brands
The Founder Issue
Lack of Focus
Networking