From PM Manager to GP at Hustle Fund Investing in Diverse Hustlers w/ Eric Bahn (Co-Founder)
In this MBIT episode, Shamus Madan talks with Eric Bahn about his transition from law to Silicon Valley, and the inception of HUSL Fund. They delve into the definition of "hustle", the venture capital process, Bahn's five pillars for assessing deals, and the potential of MBIT becoming a VC fund. They also discuss the characteristics of potential IPO companies, the power of storytelling in entrepreneurship, and Bahn's philosophy on business relationships.
Key Points
- Eric Bond emphasizes the importance of early-stage founders focusing on distribution and market validation before product development, advocating for selling first and building later.
- Hustle Fund's unique investment strategy involves initial small capital injections followed by a collaborative growth project to assess a team's execution velocity and potential before making larger investments.
- Great storytelling and the ability to recruit top talent are key indicators of a startup's potential success, as they reflect a founder's capacity for learning, adaptability, and building a compelling company culture.
Today Eric Bahn joins the podcast to discuss his journey as a Product Manager at Intuit and Instagram to Co-Founding the VC Firm Hustle Fund. The firm invests in a diverse set of early-stage founders hustling to success.
Listen to the full story.
Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast
Twitter of Guest: @ericbahn
Learn More About Hustle Fund Here: https://www.hustlefund.vc/
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