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Give First, Build Later: Brad Feld’s Strategy for Ecosystem-Driven Innovation

Give First, Build Later: Brad Feld’s Strategy for Ecosystem-Driven Innovation

Update: 2025-11-07
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6: What does it take to play the long game in innovation?

Venture capitalist Brad Feld has spent four decades answering that question as a founder, mentor, and early-stage investor in companies like Fitbit, MakerBot, and Techstars. In this episode, Feld unpacks the enduring impact of mentorship, the logic behind his "Give First" philosophy, and how startups and enterprises alike can benefit from ecosystem thinking.
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Give First, Build Later: Brad Feld’s Strategy for Ecosystem-Driven Innovation

Give First, Build Later: Brad Feld’s Strategy for Ecosystem-Driven Innovation

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