Episode description
Welcome back to All Caps Capital, Episode #9!
Murph and Ahk return, diving deep into the world of startups and venture capital. In this episode, we sit down with Adam Folsom, a Nebraska native and the godfather of the startup scene in Nebraska. Adam shares his journey from growing up with a family of entrepreneurs to making impactful investments and supporting founders at Beeso Studio in Omaha. Tap in as we explore how startups can thrive outside Silicon Valley, hot takes on Web3 and crypto communities and how they can help startup founders build, and the recent interest athletes are starting to put into startup investing.
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📌Timestamps & Topics:
(00:00) Intro
(06:26) Advantages and Challenges of Building in Nebraska
(26:20) Putting Nebraska on the Map in the Startup Scene
(32:31) Exploring the Potential of Web3 and Crypto
(39:20) The Promise of Web3 and Creative Freedom it Brings
(46:58) Athletes as Entrepreneurs
(53:06) Involvement of Athletes in the Venture World
(57:40) Outro
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In this episode, Murph, Ahk, and Adam talk shop on:
1. Building Startups Outside Silicon Valley:
• How can startups thrive outside traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley?
• What are the unique advantages and challenges of building a startup outside of tech hubs?
2. Key Industries in Nebraska:
• Which industries are prominent in Nebraska's startup scene?
• How are sectors like AgTech, FinTech, InsurTech, and Healthcare evolving in the Midwest?
3. Supporting Non-Technical Founders:
• Why does Beeso Studio focus on non-technical founders?
• What are the common challenges non-technical founders face and how can they overcome them?
4. The Future of Building in Web3 and with Crypto:
• How do we teach the rest of the world about complex subjects like Web3?
• Is crypto still a pump and dump scheme, or will this digital currency be widely used soon? Why have we not fully accepted it yet?
5. Professional Athletes involvement in the Venture World:
• How are athletes getting involved in the venture capital world and influencing the startup ecosystem?
• Which athletes are making the most notable strides in startup investing and building?
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