S1,E12: Pelion Venture Partners - Blake Modersitzki

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Join us on a captivating journey exploring Utah's thriving tech ecosystem, guided by our guest, Blake Modersitzki. He's the managing director of Pelion Venture Partners and a crucial contributor to Utah's tech evolution. From his humble beginnings in Idaho, Blake found his place in the bustling world of venture capitalism. Listen to his exhilarating stories about supporting major tech companies like Divi, Weave, and Qualtrics, and the hilarious tale about a $9 million text message!
As we travel down memory lane, we also share our personal experiences - from studying economics at BYU to living in the buzzing city of New York. These experiences have shaped our understanding of the global economy and influenced our career path. From starting as a security guard to running a corporate venture fund for Novell and meeting the former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, our journey since joining Pellion has been nothing short of extraordinary.
This episode is a treasure chest filled with practical insights about what investors look for in entrepreneurs, the challenges and opportunities of building a company in Utah, and the inspiring journey of the Matarzyski family. Blake also shares his investment theories, and his dream guests for the podcast. We wrap up by discussing our significant donation to Primary Children's Hospital. For more about Pelion and their investment strategies, stay tuned till the end. You won't want to miss this episode packed with inspiring stories, laughter, and valuable lessons!

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Kapitel

1. S1,E12: Pelion Venture Partners - Blake Modersitzki (00:00:00)

2. Tech Transformation in Salt Lake City (00:00:53)

3. Studying Economics at BYU and NYC (00:11:28)

4. From BYU to Venture Capital (00:16:39)

5. Flexibility and Learning From Experience (00:20:49)

6. The Growth of Utah's Tech Ecosystem (00:26:15)

7. Local Companies' Growth and Potential (00:37:03)

8. Building Utah's Tech Industry (00:42:30)

9. Philosophy on Building a Winning Team (00:54:04)

10. Donate to Children's Hospital (01:00:24)

11. Matarzyski Family History and Giving Back (01:07:13)

12. Podcast Guest Recommendations and Investment Info (01:17:38)