The Forrest Gump path through the startup world – with Lee Lorenzen of Altura Ventures
Description
Today’s episode features a conversation with Lee Lorenzen, a seasoned entrepreneur - and self proclaimed Forrest Gump of founders - who’s been building startups for over five decades.
From mowing lawns as a kid to working at Xerox during its golden years of innovation, Lee has seen the tech industry evolve in some fascinating ways.
In this conversation, we dive into:
• How seeing the future at Xerox helped shape his entrepreneurial journey
• Navigating major technology trends over the years
• The tension between seeing the future and living in the present
• Building startups with a mission-driven mindset
• How founders can take advantage of a non-traditional funding approach outside of VC circles
It’s an engaging discussion filled with valuable insights and stories from Lee’s incredible career.
Links:
Altura Ventures: https://www.altura.net
United States
