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Ignite VC: How Caroline Winnett Transformed UC Berkeley’s Startup Accelerator | Ep91

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เนื้อหาจัดทำโดย Brian Bell เนื้อหาพอดแคสต์ทั้งหมด รวมถึงตอน กราฟิก และคำอธิบายพอดแคสต์ได้รับการอัปโหลดและจัดหาให้โดยตรงจาก Brian Bell หรือพันธมิตรแพลตฟอร์มพอดแคสต์ของพวกเขา หากคุณเชื่อว่ามีบุคคลอื่นใช้งานที่มีลิขสิทธิ์ของคุณโดยไม่ได้รับอนุญาต คุณสามารถปฏิบัติตามขั้นตอนที่แสดงไว้ที่นี่ https://th.player.fm/legal

In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell engages in a lively and insightful conversation with Caroline Winnett, the Executive Director of Berkeley Skydeck, UC Berkeley's flagship startup accelerator. The discussion begins with Caroline sharing her unique career journey, starting from her early days as a professional concert violinist to becoming a serial entrepreneur, and eventually leading one of the most prestigious startup accelerators in the world. She recounts the discipline and focus required in both music and entrepreneurship, drawing fascinating parallels between the two worlds. Caroline also delves into her experiences with Skydeck, highlighting how she built the program from the ground up, transforming it into a global leader in startup incubation. She discusses the growth of Skydeck, from receiving just 55 applications in its early days to now processing over 2,000 applications per batch. Caroline attributes this success to the accelerator’s unique blend of public and private partnerships, its mission-driven focus, and its robust connection to UC Berkeley's vast alumni network. She proudly mentions the launch of the Berkeley Skydeck Fund, which has played a crucial role in fueling the accelerator’s growth and supporting its mission to help startups thrive. The conversation also touches on Caroline’s personal philosophies on discipline, focus, and the importance of leadership in shaping one's career trajectory. She shares her admiration for individuals who overcome significant challenges to achieve success, citing examples from her own life and from the Skydeck community. The episode concludes with Caroline offering practical advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and encouraging them to apply to Skydeck, emphasizing the accelerator’s commitment to nurturing early-stage startups and supporting founders from diverse backgrounds. Chapters: Introduction to Caroline Winnett (00:01 - 02:00) Caroline’s Journey from Violinist to Entrepreneur (02:00 - 07:00) Building and Scaling Berkeley Skydeck (07:00 - 12:30) The Role of Discipline and Focus in Entrepreneurship (12:30 - 17:00) The Unique Public-Private Partnership at Skydeck (17:00 - 23:00) Impact of Skydeck on the Startup Ecosystem (23:00 - 30:00) Personal Philosophies on Leadership and Career (30:00 - 36:00) Rapid-Fire Questions and Insights (36:00 - 42:00) The Importance of Immigrant Entrepreneurship (42:00 - 46:00) Skydeck Success Stories and Future Vision (46:00 - 50:00)

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In this episode of the Ignite podcast, host Brian Bell engages in a lively and insightful conversation with Caroline Winnett, the Executive Director of Berkeley Skydeck, UC Berkeley's flagship startup accelerator. The discussion begins with Caroline sharing her unique career journey, starting from her early days as a professional concert violinist to becoming a serial entrepreneur, and eventually leading one of the most prestigious startup accelerators in the world. She recounts the discipline and focus required in both music and entrepreneurship, drawing fascinating parallels between the two worlds. Caroline also delves into her experiences with Skydeck, highlighting how she built the program from the ground up, transforming it into a global leader in startup incubation. She discusses the growth of Skydeck, from receiving just 55 applications in its early days to now processing over 2,000 applications per batch. Caroline attributes this success to the accelerator’s unique blend of public and private partnerships, its mission-driven focus, and its robust connection to UC Berkeley's vast alumni network. She proudly mentions the launch of the Berkeley Skydeck Fund, which has played a crucial role in fueling the accelerator’s growth and supporting its mission to help startups thrive. The conversation also touches on Caroline’s personal philosophies on discipline, focus, and the importance of leadership in shaping one's career trajectory. She shares her admiration for individuals who overcome significant challenges to achieve success, citing examples from her own life and from the Skydeck community. The episode concludes with Caroline offering practical advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and encouraging them to apply to Skydeck, emphasizing the accelerator’s commitment to nurturing early-stage startups and supporting founders from diverse backgrounds. Chapters: Introduction to Caroline Winnett (00:01 - 02:00) Caroline’s Journey from Violinist to Entrepreneur (02:00 - 07:00) Building and Scaling Berkeley Skydeck (07:00 - 12:30) The Role of Discipline and Focus in Entrepreneurship (12:30 - 17:00) The Unique Public-Private Partnership at Skydeck (17:00 - 23:00) Impact of Skydeck on the Startup Ecosystem (23:00 - 30:00) Personal Philosophies on Leadership and Career (30:00 - 36:00) Rapid-Fire Questions and Insights (36:00 - 42:00) The Importance of Immigrant Entrepreneurship (42:00 - 46:00) Skydeck Success Stories and Future Vision (46:00 - 50:00)

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