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April 15, 2024 55 mins

Startup founders dream of success, but it's much harder than it looks. As a former founder, I know the challenges of cultivating an idea, establishing product market fit, growing revenue, and finding the right exit. Trust me, it doesn't always end well.

In this interview, we welcome Seth Spergel, Managing Partner at Merlin Ventures, to discuss how to accelerate that journey to lead to a successful outcome. Seth will share Merlin Venture's approach to helping startups tackle the largest markets in the world, including US enterprises and federal. He will also share what success looks like.

Segment Resources:

 https://merlin.vc/advice-for-young-startups-eyeing-federal-what-kind-of-tech-does-the-u-s-government-need/

https://merlin.vc/we-have-liftoff/

 https://merlin.vc/portfolio/

 https://merlin.vc/dig-security-talon-cyber-security-acquired-by-palo-alto-networks/

https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/digital-reports/

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-346

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