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Spotting Weaknesses and Red Flags in Startup Pitch Decks and Bios
10:06 - 19:29 (09:23)
When assessing startups, Jason Calacanis looks beyond a pitch deck's content and instead spots weaknesses and red flags in the team's bios. He also emphasizes the importance of energy management over time management and experimenting with easier termination clauses.
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In this episode, the speaker shares his approach when presented with an idea, using first principles to evaluate its potential success.
10:06 - 14:05 (03:58)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker shares his approach when presented with an idea, using first principles to evaluate its potential success.
ChapterSpotting Weaknesses and Red Flags in Startup Pitch Decks and Bios
Episode#498: Josh Waitzkin and Tim Ferriss on The Cave Process, Advice from Future Selves, and Training for an Uncertain Future
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses how going down a level deeper into pitches and bios of people involved helps to spot weaknesses and red flags that might turn off investors.
14:05 - 19:29 (05:24)
Summary
The speaker discusses how going down a level deeper into pitches and bios of people involved helps to spot weaknesses and red flags that might turn off investors. He also explores how giving honest feedback and insights, rather than solely positive feedback, can help individuals better understand themselves and their projects to avoid potential failures.