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Inside the Venture Studio Model: JT Benton on Building Startups from the Ground Up
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In this episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez interviews JT Benton, a founding partner of 9point8 Collective and a general partner at B'More Venture Studio. JT discusses the venture studio model, which focuses on creating companies by starting with a defined thesis or problem to solve rather than just taking existing ideas. JT explains how this model differs from incubators and accelerators, emphasizes the importance of product-market fit, and shares insights about the structure of ownership between studios and founding teams. The conversation also touches on the evaluation of founders, the significance of sales and customer feedback, and the impact of generative technology and AI in the business landscape. JT offers advice for aspiring founders and investors, stressing the value of understanding unit economics, the importance of adapting to changing capital environments, and the necessity of staying open to technological advancements.
Learn more about JT's work https://9point8.co/
Connect with JT on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtbenton/
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Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com/
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