Join us for a candid conversation with Clarence Bethea, investor and executive in residence at True Ventures, as he shares his incredible journey from a troubled youth to startup success with Upsie and becoming a VC. Clarence discusses how AI is shaping the future of retail and startups, the importance of empathy and honesty in funding decisions, and practical advice for early-stage entrepreneurs, including why early money matters.
Key Moments:
- (1:00) Clarence’s personal journey from Georgia to VC success
- (3:00) Building Upsie and disrupting the warranty market
- (7:00) True Ventures’ focus on seed-stage investments and AI
- (11:00) Challenges for women and black founders in securing funding
- (17:00) The importance of having 3 key people in your entrepreneurial journey
- (22:00) Advice for entrepreneurs on persistence and overcoming breaking points
Listen to this new Omni Talk podcast series, focused on investor perspectives, on the platform of your choice below:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | SoundCloud | Amazon Music
Be careful out there,
– Chris, Anne, and the Omni Talk team
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Omni Talk® is the retail blog for retailers, written by retailers. Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga founded Omni Talk® in 2017 and have quickly turned it into one of the fastest growing blogs in retail.