Show Notes
What happens when two unlikely co-founders challenge everything about the venture capital world? In this episode of The Courageous Leaders Podcast, I sit down with Check Warner and Matt Penneycard, the duo behind Ada Ventures. They open up about money, stress, parenthood, relentless rejection and what it takes to build a business from nothing but trust and audacity. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a company with zero roadmap, navigate co-founder friction, or fundraise against the odds th...
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