262 - Mac Conwell (Rarebreed) On Partner Mondays

<p>This is a segment of Partner Mondays, where I talk to venture capitalists about what it's like on the other side of the table. Today, we're talking to Mac Conwell, the founder of <a href="https://twitter.com/RarebreedVC">Rarebreed Ventures</a>. In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul> <li>How Mac got into VC</li> <li>Mac's path into tech</li> <li>Breaking down how venture capital funds work</li> <li>What he looks for in founders to invest in</li> <li>The power of Twitter</li> <li>What he looks for in founders who want to break in</li> </ul><p>Follow Mac on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MacConwell">here</a>.<br>---------<br><strong>Starting a startup with cofounders in a remote world is hard...</strong><br>This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://bit.ly/3fZqz4k">Sidekick</a>. When you're starting a startup, being in the same room sometimes feels like magic. Sidekick is a hardware device that connects remote teams with an always-on video call. This allows founding teams and fast teams to act as if they were in the same room, even if they are on different continents. Save $5/mo off per device by purchasing your Sidekick from <a href="https://bit.ly/3fZqz4k">this link</a>.<br>Find the Forward Thinking Newsletter <a href="https://bit.ly/2XtVvD6">here</a>. Find me on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Mat_Sherman">here</a>.</p><p><a href="https://forwardthinking.substack.com/"><strong><br></strong></a><br></p> <strong> <a href="https://forwardthinking.substack.com/" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast ★">★ Support this podcast ★</a> </strong>