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E190 with ‘Building Success: Startups, Venture Capital and Strategic Growth’ with Scale Ireland’s Brian Caulfield
20 Mar 2025
Today's guest is Brian Caulfield, Chair at Scale Ireland. The intersection of startups and venture capital is a terrain marked by trials and triumphs, a landscape well understood by industry veteran Brian Caulfield. In this podcast, Brian shares valuable reflections and advice on building resilient companies and navigating the venture capital landscape.Topics include:0:00 How Startups thrive on passion, teamwork, pressure and problem-solving3:35 Resilience is crucial; hire wisely, prioritize culture and take action quickly8:15 Successful founders impress; VC struggles with people and timing12:19 Winning deals, successful exits and strong founder relationships14:28 How trust, support and problem-solving define strong VC-founder relationships18:02 Why AI startups need proprietary data, strong execution and competitive moats22:37 Ireland needs better startup support, policy fixes and investment incentives28:04 The need to simplify investment schemes, boost clusters and attract venture capital31:45 Scaling requires strong equity incentives, sufficient funding and hiring top talent34:34 Importance of leadership changes, proven strategy and empathetic decisions
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