A New VC Unfiltered Episode — Featuring Howie Diamond From Pure Ventures
In this episode of VC Unfiltered, Lucas J Pols, GP at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, sits down with Howie Diamond from Pure Ventures. Discover unique investment strategies, the balance between consumer and frontier tech, and the importance of founder wellness.
Howie shares his journey from a solo fund manager to building Pure Ventures, offering insights and stories that are both enlightening and inspiring. Tune in for a candid conversation that uncovers the realities of venture capital and the human side of entrepreneurship.
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