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Can AI Give Our Kids Emotionally Intelligent Friends? w/ Peter Fitzpatrick of Fawn Friends
Can a robot become your child’s best friend? Peter Fitzpatrick thinks so. In this episode, Peter, co-founder of Fawn Friends, shares the personal story that led him to build emotionally intelligent AI companions for kids. From pool party hustles in grade school to raising millions in venture capital, Peter opens up about the emotional challenges of leadership, the power of character-driven products, and why putting truth first might be the most underrated startup strategy. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re crazy to dream this big, this one’s for you.
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Episode Resources
Stay up to date with what Peter and his team are building (https://www.fawnfriends.com)
Learn more about Vernon Howard (https://www.anewlife.org)
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Demistifying Angel Investing w/ Marcia Dawood
Angel investor, author, TEDx speaker, and SEC advisor Marcia Dawood joins me to pull back the curtain on what angel investing really is—and why you don’t need to be a millionaire or a finance expert to get started. She shares what most founders get wrong in their pitch, how to evaluate a startup beyond the hype, and why obsessing over the problem is more important than selling the solution. Whether you’re a founder raising capital or someone curious about investing in early-stage companies, this episode is packed with unfiltered insights you don’t want to miss.
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Episode Resources
Marcia’s Podcast: The Angel Next Door (https://www.marciadawood.com/angelnextdoor)
Marcia’s Book: Do Good While Doing Well (https://www.marciadawood.com/dogood)
“Venture Deals” by Brad Feld & Jason Mendelson: (https://a.co/d/eZTwdZy)
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The Truth About Early-Stage Investing w/ Kelly Iannone
In today’s episode I talk with Kelly Iannone, an experienced full-time investor who’s built a diverse portfolio across real estate, public stocks, and most recently, early-stage startups. She shares why one of the biggest misconceptions about investing is that you have to do it all yourself, how to spot a founder worth betting on, and why trusting the right people is the real key to hedging risk and achieving 10x returns. If you’ve ever wondered how to get involved in startup investing—or how to avoid the biggest mistakes—this episode is for you.
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Episode Resources
Keep up with Kelly (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-iannone-waypointcip)
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