Episode description

Nick and Jamie jam about the future of work, venture capital, overlooked startup ecosystems, and more.

Check out Jamie and his work at Parallel 18.

Join us over at build_

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Relocation to Puerto Rico

07:25 Investment Ecosystem in Puerto Rico

09:59 Government-Backed Venture Capital

12:46 Bridging Cultures in Venture Capital

15:41 The Anthony Bourdain Analogy

18:21 Rise of the Rest and Community Engagement

21:04 Experiences at Revolution and WeWork

24:06 Building Startups in Sacramento

31:57 Innovative Engagement in Sports and Community

36:49 The Journey to Innovation and Entrepreneurship

41:03 Building Innovation Centers in Rural Areas

44:13 Social Entrepreneurship and Community Impact

51:06 Cultural Insights and Economic Opportunities in Puerto Rico

54:15 Overcoming Obstacles in Puerto Rico's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

58:52 The Importance of Community and Culture in Business

01:03:45 The Evolution of Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship

01:09:15 Building with Empathy and Understanding

01:16:55 Strategies for Startups to Gain Market Traction

01:21:47 Introduction to Jamie and Parallel 18

01:22:41 Building a Community in Puerto Rico