"The difference between privilege and advantage is what you are doing with it. A lot of people have advantages but they just sit on them. They’re comfortable with it and some of them even squander it. We have advantages in different areas, so let’s be clear-eyed and realistic and build in those areas as much as we can. Let’s take a step back and respect those who want to make a difference regardless of their advantage." - Jeremy Au
"The media really wants human stories. It’s interesting to know company stories about growth rates and how robust the business is, but they want to talk about classic heroes' journeys that came through, how they overcame obstacles, got advice, changed their lives, and built a business that’s doing well." - Jeremy Au
In this episode, Jeremy Au speaks on the Q&A: founders 'showing off', fundraising privilege, board accountability, and responsible capital deployment.
Keywords: Founders Showing Off, Fundraising Privilege, Board Accountability, Responsible Capital Deployment, VC, Q&A, Purpose