Matt Clifford is the co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First. EF helps create deep tech startups by attracting exceptional talent, and having them go through a unique program to create teams, identify real problems, and fund the most promising ones. SOSV has funded several EF graduates (and likely more to come).

This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences).

In this episode, you will learn about:

1. The Origins of Entrepreneur First

• The Role of Talent Networks
• How EF Helps Talent Create Companies
• Deep Tech is a Competitive Advantage
• Creating A Silicon Valley Bubble

2. Why Invest In Deep Tech

• Why Deep Tech Impact Today’s World
• How Entrepreneur First Can Invest Pre-Traction
• The Key To Building Winning Teams

3. The Lean Startup Way To Create Teams And Invest

• Community-Driven Due Diligence
• Investing In Early Stage Deep Tech
• Building New Capital Playbooks
• Ambitious Projects Have Better Chances

4. What’s Next for EF

Other Resources:

• Matt's newsletter 'Thoughts in Between'

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