Striving for emotional presence—as a leader, and as a man (feat. Fred Destin | Stride.VC)

Update: 2023-03-08

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Fred Destin, venture capitalist and Founder of Stride.VC, shares how startup culture has glamorised grind, why he’s aiming to be more present in every interaction, and why empathy and communication aren’t just soft skills for managers—they’re essential.

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Striving for emotional presence—as a leader, and as a man (feat. Fred Destin | Stride.VC)

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Striving for emotional presence—as a leader, and as a man (feat. Fred Destin | Stride.VC)

Striving for emotional presence—as a leader, and as a man (feat. Fred Destin | Stride.VC)