Juan Carlos Pacheco | IDEA Fund Partners

10/10/2025 1h 29min Episodio 18
Juan Carlos Pacheco | IDEA Fund Partners

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IDEA Fund Partners is backing bold, early-stage founders from pre-seed to Series A and hunting for the next unicorns. Senior Associate Juan Carlos Pacheco chats with Richard Stroupe, discussing exceptional founders with disruptive ideas, what stands out—grit, self-awareness, real traction—and what kills a deal, from arrogance to shaky numbers. Pacheco also highlights how companies like Wilmington’s SkillMaker are fueling a new wave of tech growth across the region.https://www.ideafundpartners.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-pacheco/Send us a text. Leave your phone number if you'd like a reply. Thanks!Co-Produced by Topsail Insider and Cape Fear VenturesEditor: Jim Mendes-Pouget | [email protected] To learn more about Amplified CEO, visit www.topsailinsider.com/aceoTo learn more about Topsail Insider, visit www.topsailinsider.com.To learn more about Richard Stroupe, or Cape Fear Ventures, please contact Christa at (910) 800-0111 or [email protected].