Listen "Scott Langille from V2"
Episode Synopsis
Scott Langille is the Founder of V2.
V2 supports ambitious people who are building the future in Vancouver.
Takeaways
Scott's upbringing in a small town shaped his entrepreneurial spirit.
The role of ambition and how it is influenced.
The crucial role that community plays in fostering innovation.
Socratica and launching the node Atelier at UBC.
Vancouver startup scenes's opportunities and challenges.
Building connections between ambitious individuals and accomplished founders is key to success.
Diversity in experiences (art, science, tech, etc.) leads to better startup ideas.
Creating a culture of builders.
V2 aims to create a hub for ambitious individuals.
Inspiration can come from various disciplines, not just tech.
Navigating exodus - The Brain Drain Dilemma.
Chapters
00:00 Scott's Journey: From Small Town to Startup Founder
08:11 The Role of Ambition in Startup Culture
16:31 Building Community: The Power of Socratica and Atelier
20:45 Vancouver's Startup Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges
30:19 Navigating Exodus: The Brain Drain Dilemma
34:14 Creating a Culture of Builders: The V2 Vision
45:31 Inspiration and Future Aspirations
Keywords
Scott Langille, startup culture, ambition, community building, Vancouver, Socratica, Atelier, V2, entrepreneurship, innovation
V2 supports ambitious people who are building the future in Vancouver.
Takeaways
Scott's upbringing in a small town shaped his entrepreneurial spirit.
The role of ambition and how it is influenced.
The crucial role that community plays in fostering innovation.
Socratica and launching the node Atelier at UBC.
Vancouver startup scenes's opportunities and challenges.
Building connections between ambitious individuals and accomplished founders is key to success.
Diversity in experiences (art, science, tech, etc.) leads to better startup ideas.
Creating a culture of builders.
V2 aims to create a hub for ambitious individuals.
Inspiration can come from various disciplines, not just tech.
Navigating exodus - The Brain Drain Dilemma.
Chapters
00:00 Scott's Journey: From Small Town to Startup Founder
08:11 The Role of Ambition in Startup Culture
16:31 Building Community: The Power of Socratica and Atelier
20:45 Vancouver's Startup Ecosystem: Opportunities and Challenges
30:19 Navigating Exodus: The Brain Drain Dilemma
34:14 Creating a Culture of Builders: The V2 Vision
45:31 Inspiration and Future Aspirations
Keywords
Scott Langille, startup culture, ambition, community building, Vancouver, Socratica, Atelier, V2, entrepreneurship, innovation
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