Published Jan 13, 2015

20 VC 002: How to become a VC with Kris Jones

Kris Jones delves into his journey from founding PepperJam to becoming a venture capitalist, offering valuable advice for aspiring VCs through effective networking and perseverance. He also shares his optimistic views on tech innovations disrupting traditional industries and highlights vital entrepreneurial traits like perseverance and decisiveness for achieving success.

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Path to Venture Capital
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Tech Industry Insights
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Key Entrepreneurial Traits
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Entrepreneurial Journey
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Internet Entrepreneurship
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Perseverance and Focus
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Building Influence
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Investing Passion
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The Reality of Selling
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Building a Successful Internet Marketing Company
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Big Thinking and Tech Disruption
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Lessons from Pepperjam
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20 VC 002: How to become a VC with Kris Jones

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Path to Venture CapitalKris Jones discusses his transition from entrepreneurship to venture capital, driven by a passion for supporting startups. He shares insights on how aspiring VCs can break into the industry through networking and perseverance.

Path to Venture Capital

Tech Industry Insights

Key Entrepreneurial TraitsKris Jones shares insights on the essential qualities for entrepreneurial success, emphasizing perseverance, gratitude, and decisiveness. These traits, he argues, are vital for overcoming challenges and achieving long-term goals in the business world.

Key Entrepreneurial Traits

Entrepreneurial JourneyKris Jones, founder of PepperJam, discusses his transition from the startup world to venture capital. He shares insights on building a successful company, the emotional journey of selling it, and the key traits of successful entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurial Journey