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Ep 104: What Investors Really Look for in a Founder (Most Entrepreneurs Get This Wrong) | Nick Tietz

  1. Ep 104: What Investors Really Look for in a Founder (Most Entrepreneurs Get This Wrong) | Nick Tietz Philip Jayhawk Chan 35:45

πŸŽ™οΈ Lightspeed Investing Podcast Episode 104 is now live with Nick Tietz, Founder of ILT Academy. Nick and I had a great conversation about entrepreneurship, raising capital, building businesses that actually solve real problems, and why the founder is often the most important investment an investor makes. What I appreciated most was Nick’s commitment to helping what he calls β€œunderestimated entrepreneurs.” The people who may not come from Silicon Valley, may not have a million-dollar exit, but are serious about building something meaningful and creating real impact in their communities. We also talked about the rapid evolution of AI and how entrepreneurs can use it as a practical tool inside their businesses, not as a replacement for human talent, but as a way to become more productive, efficient, and effective. If you’re a founder, entrepreneur, investor, or someone exploring how AI can help you grow your business, I think you’ll get a lot out of this conversation πŸ‘‰ check out on LinkedIn Also on πŸ“± YouTube If you’ve got a story to share, we’d Love to feature it on the Lightspeed Investing Podcast. Book a call here https://calendly.com/jmjaralopez/ Be sure to connect with Nick Tietz and check out ILT Academy at ILTAcademy.io to learn more about the work his team is doing.

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Philip Jayhawk Chan Lightspeed Investing Podcast