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Highlights and key quotes from my chat with Spencer Rascoff, a founder, builder, and mentor to so many: To aspiring founders considering a new startup now: "Prospective founders should know that going in, it's going to be even tougher sledding than normal. If you have the right idea, the right fortitude, the right team, and the right investors or studio to back you, the results can be extraordinary. But it is tough." On what his democratization thesis means to him: "I like taking things that are only accessible to the few and using technology to make them accessible to the many. This concept resonates with consumers and motivates employees." On his transition from founder to mentor, having now backed over 50 companies and incubated six: "I played at the professional level for almost 20 years. The highs and lows, the focus and energy required, are intense. Now, coaching from the sidelines, I get to oversee multiple teams and fields, offering broader leverage and intellectual satisfaction." Thanks, Spencer, for inspiring another generation of founders and your continued support of the Madrona/MVL ecosystem. #founders #startups #venturestudio #investors #VC
In our latest Investor Spotlight, Mike Fridgen, Managing Director at MVL, sits down with Spencer Rascoff, co-founder of Zillow, to discuss navigating competitive markets, democratizing industries, and Rascoff's evolving role in shaping the future of #realestate. Explore insights on innovation, AI's impact on transactions, and Rascoff's journey from startup founder to mentor. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gVyWSWJN
