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episode 56: No is not a no. You can convert to a yes.
Kush Shrivastava is an active angel investor who has been in Silicon Valley for more than a decade. He's worked at large companies, built several companies from the ground up, and invested in many startups. While candidly sharing how he makes investments, he gives authentic stories including some failure stories often not talked about.
Highlights:
[4:17] From building my first company at 13 years old to Google
[6:40] There’s too much data. Is this a problem or an opportunity?
[9:18] Diversification: the best part of investing through syndicates and networks
[15:16] Invite investors to reimagine the world with the solution your startup plans to offer
[23:30] Whether you get a Yes or a No, Silicon Valley celebrates you
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