Irrationality: The Modern Founder’s Superpower with Founder of Cocoa, Carmen Alfonso Rico #134
Description
Irrational obsession is the most rational investment strategy that exists.
For those with a passion, and who believe the world is theirs to earn, you’ve a like-minded soul in Carmen Alfonso Rico, an angel investor actively seeking Founders with more than a mere passion.
Discover what sets Founders apart, the mindset systems behind how Carmen operates, and how to rewrite the playbook on early stage investing…
Lee and Carmen discuss:
- Obsession as a Founder's superpower
- Irrational, passionate commitment being more valuable than rational decision-making
- Recognising the patterns in startups
- Cultural differences in risk-taking between territories
- Founders’ need for deep self-awareness, responsibility for mistakes, and a relentless commitment to personal and professional growth
- The novels that have helped to develop empathy, a crucial skill for understanding founders
Carmen Alfonso Rico:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calfonsorico/
Cocoa:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/calfonsorico/
Articles mentioned:
https://paulgraham.com/greatwork.html
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Lee Cooper:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecooperrecruiter/
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