40. Brad Feld - Being a Human is Hard, Work-Life Balance Is Nonsensical, And Why Entrepreneurship Is Foundational to Society

40. Brad Feld – Being a Human is Hard, Work-Life Balance Is Nonsensical, & Why Entrepreneurship Is Foundational to Society, host William Glass sits down with renowned Venture capitalist Brad Feld. Brad shares his insights across a number of areas including leadership during a pandemic, advocating for social justice, and accessing mental health care when you have limited resources.

“Being a human is hard.” – Brad Feld

“You know… I think I’m done striving.” – Brad Feld

Brad Feld(@bfeld) is the author of two new books:The Startup Community Way and the second edition ofStartup Communities. He has been an early-stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-foundingFoundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder ofTechstarsthe global startup accelerator community. Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He’s written a number of books as part of theStartup Revolutionseries and writes the blogsFeld ThoughtsandVenture Deals.

Brad holds a bachelor of science and master of science degrees in management science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brad is also an art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 25 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states.

Brad answers audience questions – LINK COMING SOON

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