Summary: Shriya Nevatia (@shriyanevatia) and Anirudh Pai (@ani_pai) of On Deck Catalyst join Erik on this episode to discuss:<br><br>- Why you should look for a mentor a few steps ahead of you rather than seeking out the most successful person you can think of.<br><br>- Why young people need to remember that the people around them at their level can teach them a lot and will become the next unicorn founders — probably sooner than you think.<br><br>- Erik's breakdown of the career version of the Innovator's Dilemma and why you should take more risks earlier in your career.<br><br>- What they've learned about mentor and mentee relationships.<br><br>- Why being willing to look silly early for a small period of time is a big arbitrage opportunity.<br><br>- What people can expect from the On Deck Catalyst program.<br><br>Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. <br><br>Check us out on the web at <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc" rel="noopener">www.villageglobal.vc</a> or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.<br><br>Want to get updates from us? Subscribe to get a peek inside the Village. We’ll send you reading recommendations, exclusive event invites, and commentary on the latest happenings in Silicon Valley. <a href="http://www.villageglobal.vc/signup" rel="noopener">www.villageglobal.vc/signup</a>
