26 min

Insights on Founder Curiosity and Authenticity with Frank Wooten, Vence Founder and CEO Perfect Pitch by Kickstart

    • Entrepreneurship

While nothing fully prepares you to run a startup, there are a few things that can help. Like having a strong understanding of your customer base and passion for the problem you’re solving. Even better if you have a deep understanding and experience with the industry. But what if you come to the table without that experience? Is it possible to still be successful at solving the problem? And maybe the bigger question is, can you still get funding? If you’re wondering what it looks like to forge ahead despite a huge learning curve, this conversation is for you. Today we’re talking with founder Frank Wooten of Vence, a California-based startup and venture capital investor Curt Roberts of Kickstart to bring you both sides of a Perfect Pitch. This episode will explore:
Why every CEO’s toolkit should include curiosity and open-mindedness
Gleaning deep insights from your hobbies 
Why the objects in your rearview mirror are a competitive advantage
Connecting with your customers

While nothing fully prepares you to run a startup, there are a few things that can help. Like having a strong understanding of your customer base and passion for the problem you’re solving. Even better if you have a deep understanding and experience with the industry. But what if you come to the table without that experience? Is it possible to still be successful at solving the problem? And maybe the bigger question is, can you still get funding? If you’re wondering what it looks like to forge ahead despite a huge learning curve, this conversation is for you. Today we’re talking with founder Frank Wooten of Vence, a California-based startup and venture capital investor Curt Roberts of Kickstart to bring you both sides of a Perfect Pitch. This episode will explore:
Why every CEO’s toolkit should include curiosity and open-mindedness
Gleaning deep insights from your hobbies 
Why the objects in your rearview mirror are a competitive advantage
Connecting with your customers

26 min