Power of Accelerators E2 StartX's Cameron Teitelman: peer-support importance, hacking into VC | E1051

In this episode, Jason Calacanis discusses with StartX Founder Cameron Teitelman about the power of accelerators, the uniqueness of Stanford students, and the "No A**hole" rule at StartX. They also delve into the process of selecting founders, the role of VCs, and the dynamics of demo days. Cameron shares his journey into VC and insights on successful founders.

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 41%

Cameron Teitelman

Guest • 57%

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0:00	Opening
1:00	Jason intros Power of Accelerators Episode 2!
3:07	Jason intros StartX Founder Cameron Teitelman: What is StartX, how do they invest, when and how was it started?
6:54	How does StartX exist? Are they profitable?
8:43	Why would a growth stage founder join StartX?
13:28	What is the process for selecting founders/companies for StartX? What is unique about Stanford students?
16:28	Difference between arrogance and confidence, StartX's "No A**hole" rule, Cohort size
20:47	What does StartX look for in founders, what questions are asked in interviews & what preferences do they have regarding co-founders
27:04	How do VCs look at StartX? What are their demo days like?
31:54	Thoughts on YC's demo day & how to run a demo day process
41:16	Cameron on hacking his way into VC, new StartX funds, thesis on successful founders & peer-support groups
45:58	Stories about getting cut out of a deal
48:09	What StartX's portfolio signaling tells them about successful founders, importance of time management
51:59	Steve Blank's theory of customer development, top portfolio companies

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