The Aggregate

Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm
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The Aggregate, hosted by Connetic Ventures, is a project based on the founder's journey and our learnings from StartupDNA. We interview Connetic portfolio founders and explore their entrepreneurial journey with their current company and prior endeavors. Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm then dive deep into startupDNA profiles and pull in snippets from prior founder episodes to help contextualize different types of founder personalities. Enjoy!

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  1. TeamPrint Crossover #1 - Introduction to the TeamPrint Personality Assessment

    EPISODE 1

    TeamPrint Crossover #1 - Introduction to the TeamPrint Personality Assessment

    On this episode, Brad and Chris introduce StartupDNA and how the gut-driven VC model led them to build it.   TeamPrint is the world's first behavioral assessment that analyzes and creates high-performing teams. It is also the first assessment to have been validated for fairness across race, age, and gender.

    46 min
  2. TeamPrint Crossover #2 - The Accelerator

    EPISODE 2

    TeamPrint Crossover #2 - The Accelerator

    On today's episode, Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm dive into the Accelerator Profile. We will also layer in quotes from our conversations with fellow Accelerators: Alex Burkhart and Blake Allsmith. A few notes on The Accelerator: - The fastest-moving profile of the Enterpriser vector - Willing to build employees, not afraid of successors - Thrive on being challenged - Blunt, no-nonsense, and persuasive - Can be hard-headed and doesn't like delays Enjoy!

    45 min
  3. TeamPrint Crossover #3 - The Disruptor

    EPISODE 3

    TeamPrint Crossover #3 - The Disruptor

    On today's episode, Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm dive into the Disruptor Profile.  What makes disruptors unique? What roles and tasks do they excel in within organizations? When you should think about hiring one? We will also layer in quotes from our conversations with fellow Disruptors: Brad Zapp and Gavi Begtrup. A few notes on The Disruptor: - The most proactive profile of the Enterpriser vector - Delegates authority and details somewhat freely - Risk-taker, responds positively to pressure - Struggles to adhere to structure or direction - Can be tough-minded and authoritative If you want to learn more about how to use TeamPrint within your organization please reach out to Brad (zapp@connetic.ventures) or Chris (hjelm@connetic.ventures). Enjoy!

    47 min
  4. TeamPrint Crossover #4 - The Problem Solver

    EPISODE 4

    TeamPrint Crossover #4 - The Problem Solver

    On today's episode, Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm dive into the Problem Solver Profile.  What makes Problem Solvers unique? What roles and tasks do they excel in within organizations? When you should think about hiring one? We will also layer in quotes from our conversations with fellow Problem Solvers: Gary Darna and Elise Tresley. A few notes on The Disruptor: - The most reserved profile of the Enterpriser vector - Directive, factual, outspoken, and frank - Hesitant to delegate major authority or responsibility - Values own judgments more than others - Can appear tough-minded and directive If you want to learn more about how to use TeamPrint within your organization please reach out to Brad (zapp@connetic.ventures) or Chris (hjelm@connetic.ventures). Enjoy!

    43 min
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The Aggregate, hosted by Connetic Ventures, is a project based on the founder's journey and our learnings from StartupDNA. We interview Connetic portfolio founders and explore their entrepreneurial journey with their current company and prior endeavors. Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm then dive deep into startupDNA profiles and pull in snippets from prior founder episodes to help contextualize different types of founder personalities. Enjoy!

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  • Creator
    Brad Zapp and Chris Hjelm
  • Episodes
    13
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 The Aggregate
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