{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Undefeated Underdogs","title":"Adam Draper - Why is storytelling so important in the world of startups and VC!","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ec45b20f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6097,"description":"👉🏼 About the Guest:Adam Draper (Managing Director at Boost VC, Board Member at SkyBound) is a legacy in the venture capital world. One of the first VCs to jump into the world of crypto, he has a front-view seat into the future of tech. He's also the author of \"Breakfast With Pops\", the guide to venture capital for beginners.👉🏼 About the Host:Sharath is a founder, creator, and community builder. He is also a serial maker who built and shipped 15+ projects using no-code tools. His SaaS product Shoutout generates $30k ARR which was sold to a UK-based product studio. Prev, Sharath worked for world-changing startups like Product Hunt and On Deck, where he helped build and nurture communities. He also grew his audience on Twitter from 200 to 20,000 using give-first principles and creating high-value content. Currently, he is the Head of Community at Threado and runs a newsletter called Sharath's CliffNotes alongside hosting this podcast.👉🏼 Description:Listen in to hear Sharath and Adam talk about the importance of storytelling in startups, building conviction as a founder, and the importance of trust in the world of finance, startups, and VC. Timestamps:0:00 | Episode highlight01:14 | Intro to Adam Draper - the coolest VC in town7:00 | Boost VC logo - its origin story and meaning11:33 | Adam's book: \"Breakfast with Pops\" and why we need an intro to venture capital14:30 | Adam's adventures outside of his venture capital legacy21:20 | How Adam's unique venture capital talent helps founders26:35 | Why is storytelling so important in the world of startups and venture capital?28:16 | Non-obvious problems founders face35:05| Founder personality traits Boost VC looks for43:16 | How founders can build conviction in themselves and their work50:09 | Why VC is a service job54:45 | The importance of trust in the startup and VC world57:17 | Common mistakes by early-stage founders1:03:34 | What Adam looks for in a founder pitch1:13:40 | Adam's worst experience in venture...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fPNBnwO3rpJLKUKLTI4S0zQyoEJKk9soHfZbjuJQOaM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzODA4LzE2ODEz/MTk1MDUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}