Will Foss, Partner - Harbor Light Advisors
Will Foss is a venture capital investor and startup advisor who focuses on deep tech and robotics. He is a Venture Investor & Startup Operator at Harbor Light Advisors and Chakra Growth Fund, a fund that invests in climate tech in India.
Before this, he was an investor at SoftBank, where he helped manage tech companies like Boston Dynamics and Petrobotics.
Will first got interested in quantum computing as a teenager. Later, he switched to business, working in finance and consulting before moving into tech.
Now, through Harbor Light, he helps robotics and industrial companies keep up with new technology. He also invests in small tech startups.
Will believes building strong relationships and always learning are the keys to success in venture capital.
In this episode:
- 00:00 – Introduction and Overview of Will’s Career and Expertise in Deep Tech
- 05:23 – The Power of Intentional Networking
- 09:53 – Leveraging Conversations for Growth
- 13:07 – Navigating Relationship Building as a Skill
- 15:41 – Mentorship Stories and Impact: The Role of Genuine Connections
- 21:04 – Advice for New Fund Managers
- 26:30 – Entrepreneurs as a Network Resource
- 27:14 – Current Projects: Harbor Light and Chakra Growth Fund
- 29:32 – Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways
"Don't be shy. Believe in yourself. Believe in what you're doing, but also really think about the value you're delivering to the person you're asking."
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