LtM ep1 - Matt Clifford, Cofounder of Entrepreneur First on Investing in Deep Tech the Lean Startup Way

Matt Clifford is the co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First. EF helps create deep tech startups by attracting exceptional talent, and having them go through a unique program to create teams, identify real problems, and fund the most promising ones. SOSV has funded several EF graduates (and likely more to come).

This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences).

In this episode, you will learn about:

1. The Origins of Entrepreneur First

The Role of Talent Networks
How EF Helps Talent Create Companies
Deep Tech is a Competitive Advantage
Creating A Silicon Valley Bubble

2. Why Invest In Deep Tech

Why Deep Tech Impact Today’s World
How Entrepreneur First Can Invest Pre-Traction
The Key To Building Winning Teams

3. The Lean Startup Way To Create Teams And Invest

Community-Driven Due Diligence
Investing In Early Stage Deep Tech
Building New Capital Playbooks
Ambitious Projects Have Better Chances

4. What’s Next for EF

Other Resources:

Matt's newsletter 'Thoughts in Between'

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