Rob Grazioli on Co-Founder Chemistry, Billion-Dollar Valuations, and the Power of Staying Small

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Rob Grazioli (robertgrazioli.com), a Managing Partner at Bread, an agency of founders for hire and a pre-seed venture fund, joins host Dan Freehling (contempusleadership.com). Rob and Dan discuss Rob’s path from college to founding Density, a company that reached a billion-dollar valuation, and how that led to Bread. Rob shares insights on maintaining co-founder relationships, the importance of staying small and nimble, and the challenges of achieving product-market fit. The conversation also touches on organizational culture, the role of curiosity, kindness, and a "say yes" mentality. Rob discusses the strategic advantages of Bread's approach to venture capital and shares advice for founders and leaders on building successful and sustainable businesses. Recommended reading: “Design Is a Job” by Mike Monteiro and “The River of Consciousness” by Oliver Sacks. Show notes at forwardlookingleadership.com.

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