About this episode

Dave Guttman shares his insights on entrepreneurship, mentorship, and business strategies for founders.

Learn entrepreneur mentorship strategies from Dave Gutman. Discover practical business advice and founder lessons for your next venture. This episode sits down with Dave Gutman, a seasoned founder, speaker, and startup investor. We discuss his approach to building businesses and the core principles that guide his professional journey. Whether you are scaling a company or just starting out, his insights on entrepreneurship tips provide a clear roadmap for navigating common industry challenges. Throughout our conversation, Dave breaks down the realities of being a founder in today's market. He shares honest perspectives on mentorship and investment that helped shape his career. This discussion is designed for anyone looking to refine their business strategy and understand the mindset required for long-term growth. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to Ten Thousand Miles with Dave Guttman 01:20 – Early Life, Wrestling, Entrepreneurship, and Lessons from Failure 07:39 – Learning Business Through Search Funds, Mentors, and Acquisitions 20:29 – Defining Moments, Dyslexia, Brown, Wharton, and Life’s Turning Points 28:17 – The Cancer Misdiagnosis That Changed Everything 39:32 – Fundraising…

People in this episode

Host: Vic Pepe

Guest: Dave Guttman

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• mentorship
• business advice
• founder lessons
• investment strategies

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• mentorship
• business strategy
• founder lessons
• investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wharton, Brown

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