Power of Accelerators E10: Pioneer Founder Daniel Gross on gamifying the startup process | E1079

In this episode, Jason Calacanis talks with Daniel Gross, founder of Pioneer, about gamifying the startup process, the value of mentorship, and their unique business model. They discuss the challenges of early-stage firms, insights from running a remote-first accelerator, and post-COVID patterns in major cities.

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Jason Calacanis

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Daniel Gross

Guest • 46%

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0:00	Opening
1:01	Jason intros the final Power of Accelerators guest: Daniel Gross
3:36	What is Pioneer? How are they gamifying the startup process?
9:13	What is the real value of a seasoned mentor?
14:31	What is Pioneer's business model? How do they invest in startups?
18:02	Pioneer's leaderboard, issues with gamification, P2P feedback
29:15	What is Pioneer's corporate structure? What legacy is Daniel striving for?
33:08	Why early-stage is underserved, how Daniel thinks about ownership
42:50	How early-stage firms get taken advantage of
48:06	Pioneer's advice model, learnings from running a remote-first accelerator
58:50	Post-COVID patterns
1:04:46	Thoughts on major cities post-COVID

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