Building Scalable Venture Strategies with James Paul Costa of Grapetree Ventures | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

Building Scalable Venture Strategies with James Paul Costa of Grapetree Ventures | The Innovators & Investors Podcast

April 7, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 159

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Kristian Marquez interviews James Paul Costa about scalable venture strategies and elite leadership frameworks.

In this episode, Kristian Marquez is joined by James Paul Costa, founder of Grapetree Ventures. Drawing on a background that includes the Naval Academy and early-stage tech growth, James breaks down the psychological frameworks necessary for elite leadership. They discuss the "Clock on the Wall" strategy for conflict resolution, the importance of "re-attachment" in habit formation, and why solving the world's biggest problems might actually be easier than solving small ones. Learn more about Grapetree Ventures work at: https://grapetreeventures.com/ Connect with James Paul Costa on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespaulcosta/ Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/ Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? https://finstratmgmt.com

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