Platform Venture Studio

How some of the BEST venture studios (company building machines) in the world run -> BILLIONS of dollars of company building experience -> what we see makes venture studios great. Mark S. McNally Jeremy Burton Jaap Haemers Matthew Burris Jeremy Barr I hope you enjoy :-) 

Do you agree with Meredith Whittaker's take? (Source: https://lnkd.in/gV9RGCfb)

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Congrats to Dominic Williams for passing the Platform Venture Studio Stage 2 review for Mangowood (Platform Cohort 2025). Now things get really fun and we build the "Minimum Awesome Product" (MAP)! Mangowood is using LLMs to make #realestate transactions easier for everyone involved. For updates as it progresses, follow Mangowood on Platform: https://lnkd.in/dsw35zPc

The latest episode of the "Platform Playbook" podcast is out. Learn how Cognitive Biases can kill your startup. https://lnkd.in/g5X3h-Ct

This week's episode of the "Platform Playbook" podcast is on unit economics. A recommended listen for all current and aspiring founders. https://lnkd.in/eHCgbPug

Have you found the global optimum for your startup, or are you stuck in a local optimum? My thoughts on this topic: https://lnkd.in/ghtsSqif

If you're interested in being a startup founder, you might like the Platform Venture Studio podcast, "Platform Playbook" on Apple Podcasts. Each week will cover a unit from our Founder-in-Residence syllabus. https://lnkd.in/gQHnDYut

With Platform Venture Studio Cohort 2025 officially kicking off today, Oct 1, I'm very happy to announce the first Founder-in-Residence, Dominic Williams. Dom has worked as a product and venture consultant, and scout for LvlUp Ventures, and has held key roles at companies including Google, Palo Alto Networks, and Roadrunner Venture Studios. Dom holds an MBA from University of California, Berkeley and a Master's degree in Industrial & Engineering Management from San Francisco State University. Please join me in welcoming Dom! #venturestudio

Let's explore the importance of communication and reading between the lines, whether you're evaluating a startup founder or a public figure. Using Dave Grohl's recent public statement as an example, I break down how word choice, omissions, and tone can reveal deeper insights about a person's intentions and mindset. Check out the full analysis to understand how subtle cues can give you a clearer picture in interviews and public statements. #CommunicationMatters #ReadingBetweenTheLines #FounderInsights #Leadership #Startups #Transparency #IntellectualHonesty #PlatformVentureStudio