#085 Founders Space CEO Captain Hoff: Navigating Startup Success
Episode description
For many midstage startups, finding an accelerator can be a great way to find useful guidance that can help drive better results. One of the top accelerators in the startup world today is Founders Space, which is run by Steve Hoffman (AKA Captain Hoff). Steve is a veteran of several startups and the author of several books about the startup world who brings a wealth of information and expertise to the startups that work with Founders Space.
Steve recently spoke to fellow author and startup coach Roland Siebelink on the Midstage Startup Momentum Podcast. The two covered a host of topics relevant to the journey of every founder:
Why it’s critical for startups to continue to innovate.
The qualities Steve looks for in founders that are destined for success.
The true meaning of product-market-fit.
How startups should balance growth versus and how the economic climate can be a factor.
The best way for startups to consider new possibilities without getting distracted.
How startups should pick investors and how to handle difficult investors.