212: Scaling Startups with Purpose: Jonathan Bragdon’s Blueprint for Capital-Efficient Growth

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

• Jonathan's Background in Data and VC (1:05)
• Working with CPG Data (3:45)
• Details of Purchase Data (6:20)
• Funding Fast-Growth Companies (12:21)
• Venture Studio Model (16:34)
• Learnings from Consulting and Incubation (19:35)
• Founder Obsession (21:54)
• Capital Stack Introduction (24:18)
• Capital Efficiency in Startups (28:05)
• Value Creation in Venture Capital (33:37)
• Revenue-Based Financing (38:43)
• Exit Aperture and Dilution (39:39)
• Importance of Fit in Investment (41:51)
• Setting Expectations Early (44:06)
• Aligning Financial and Problem-Solving Goals (46:21)
• Technical and Process Focus in Startups (49:21)
• Identifying Tech and Process Debt (52:39)
• Advice for Aspiring Founders (54:53)
• The Craft vs. Problem Focus (57:09)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (58:48)

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