Artwork

Content provided by Callan Harrington. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Callan Harrington or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Tim Metzner - Founder & CEO at Fireroad: Nurturing Your Culture, Retaining Top Talent, and Leaps of Faith

33:08
 
Share
 

Manage episode 435511030 series 3422025
Content provided by Callan Harrington. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Callan Harrington or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Tim Metzner is the Founder and CEO of Fireroad. Fireroad is a new kind of holding company, borrowing the best from venture studios and private equity models. They bring a balanced approach to managing the risk of early-stage ventures with the predictability of enduringly profitable businesses.

Prior to Fireroad, Tim was a Founder of Ocean Accelerator, Differential, and Coterie Insurance. He’s also an active angel investor in 56 deals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to nurture a great culture
  • How to vet a co-founder you don’t know
  • When it makes sense to raise venture capital
  • The importance of culture in retaining top talent.
  • The role of early mentorship and unconventional career paths.

Follow Tim on LinkedIn

Connect

Follow Callan on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Newsletter

  continue reading

116 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 435511030 series 3422025
Content provided by Callan Harrington. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Callan Harrington or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Tim Metzner is the Founder and CEO of Fireroad. Fireroad is a new kind of holding company, borrowing the best from venture studios and private equity models. They bring a balanced approach to managing the risk of early-stage ventures with the predictability of enduringly profitable businesses.

Prior to Fireroad, Tim was a Founder of Ocean Accelerator, Differential, and Coterie Insurance. He’s also an active angel investor in 56 deals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to nurture a great culture
  • How to vet a co-founder you don’t know
  • When it makes sense to raise venture capital
  • The importance of culture in retaining top talent.
  • The role of early mentorship and unconventional career paths.

Follow Tim on LinkedIn

Connect

Follow Callan on LinkedIn

Subscribe to the Newsletter

  continue reading

116 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play