Ep 38: Exploring the Venture Studio, Startup Accelerator Model- with Carey Ransom of Operate Studio

Summary: Silicon Valley Bank reports that there are over 200 startup accelerators in the United States. They each have a different model and value proposition.<br> <br> In this conversation, I sit down with Operate Studio’s founder and president Carey Ransom, to understand their approach to the venture studio model, to get startups thru the J-curve (an initial loss followed by steep rise.). <br> <br> We discuss <br> • How Operate Studio came to be a “company building company.”<br> • The startup founder’s mindset and how with a thousand choices then can stay focused.<br> • The venture capital markets public relations machine and its effect on startup founders.<br> • Pitch decks and how they pretend to have all the answers.<br> • The venture studio model across the country.<br> • Operate Studios investment thesis – “We optimize for lovable founders” – just about anything, consumer, entertainment, B2B, fintech, anything-tech but not healthtech<br>