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In this episode of ScaleUp Radio, I speak with Elliot Riley-Walsh, founder and CEO of Valart, a platform revolutionising how collectors manage their prized assets. Launched in September 2023, Valart provides an agnostic solution for collectors to catalogue, value, and manage their collections—whether it's fine art, classic cars, trading cards, or even Lego! With AI-powered valuation tools, end-of-life planning, and NFT creation for provenance, Elliot and his team are creating a much-needed digital solution for collectors worldwide. What makes Valart's growth strategy unique? Instead of relying on traditional direct marketing, Elliot is focusing on strategic partnerships with wealth managers, auction houses, and insurance companies to build trust and credibility. His goal? To reach 1 million users in the next five years—but the biggest challenge is convincing collectors to trust a new digital platform with their valuable assets. During our conversation, we explore:

This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, titled “Critical tools that support drug discovery and development”, which covers two articles written for DDW Volume 24 – Issue 3, Summer 2023. They are called: “You think you need an ELN… but are you asking the right questions?” and “Big data: Charting a new path to drug discovery and development”. In the first article, Matt Clifford, Director of Research and Innovation Strategy at IDBS, discusses the questions that need to be asked if you're considering an ELN.  In the second article, Tim Lowery, President of JSR Life Sciences, asks whether artificial intelligence can do for life sciences what it has done in other sectors and whether these tools can keep up with the complexities of human biology.

The Telegraph's Ben Riley-Smith assesses the latest developments at Westminster.Following a ceasefire deal in Gaza and the Prime Minister's trip to Ukraine, Ben speaks to former Conservative Defence Secretary, Sir Ben Wallace, and the Labour peer, Baroness Ashton, formerly the EU's foreign policy chief, about how the imminent second Trump presidency is already shaping global geopolitics.After another uncomfortable week for the Chancellor, Ben is joined by the Labour MP and chair of the Treasury Select Committee, Dame Meg Hillier, and former Conservative Treasury Minister, Sir Simon Clarke, to discuss the economic and fiscal outlook for the UK.Tech entrepreneur, Matt Clifford, who also advises the Prime Minister on artificial intelligence, explains how AI will change the country in the week the government unveiled his AI Action Plan.And, after the Government's decision to bring an early end to the Latin Excellence Programme, which funds the teaching of Latin in some state schools, Ben catches up with former Education Secretary, Sir Gavin Williamson, who introduced the policy, and Labour MP, Sarah Smith, who used to work in youth services and takes a special interest in education policy.

The Prime Minister has unveiled the government's AI Opportunity Action Plan in a bid to make Britain a world leader in the artificial intelligence sector.Sir Keir Starmer's will take forward all 50 recommendations made by tech entrepreneur Matt Clifford, who was commissioned by Science Secretary Peter Kyle to identify AI opportunities.It will see the creation of AI “growth zones” to accelerate planning approvals for data centres, build a new supercomputer and - controversially - allow tech firms to train AI on anonymised health data. So far, £14 billion has been committed by tech firms and its forecast the new data centres will create 12,000 jobs - amid growing concerns about the march of AI on roles in many other sectors.In a speech at UCL, Sir Keir claimed productivity could be doubled through using the technology in less than five years as Britain becomes as “AI superpower”.The Standard podcast is joined by Dr Mark Kennedy, associate professor of strategy and organisational behaviour at Imperial College Business School.In part two, The London Standard's political editor Nicholas Cecil examines why the pound has fallen again as UK borrowing costs hit high - and what its means for the future of Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Miller speaks to Sheriff Clifford and Lars Larson previewing election day.

Matt Clifford is the co-founder and chair of Entrepreneur First, a global talent investor that has helped create over 500 companies worth more than $10 billion. He's also the founding chair of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, the UK's answer to DARPA. In this episode of World of DaaS, Matt and Auren discuss: Investing in talentTraits of successful foundersThe UK's advanced research effortsAI and national defenseLooking for more tech, data and venture capital intel? Head to worldofdaas.com for our podcast, newsletter and events, and follow us on X @worldofdaas.  You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Matt Clifford on X at @matthewclifford.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

This episode from Web3 with a16z Crypto, is all about innovation on a global scale, exploring both ecosystem and individual talent levels. We examine what works and what doesn't, how certain regions evolve into startup hubs and economic powerhouses, and what constitutes entrepreneurial talent. We also discuss the nature of ambition, the journey to finding one's path, and broader mindsets for navigating risk, reward, and dynamism across various regions, with a particular focus on London and Europe.Joining us is Matt Clifford, who played a pivotal role in the London entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem since 2011, is the Chair of Entrepreneur First and the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). Before this episode was recorded, Matt served as the Prime Minister's representative for the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park. Recently, he was appointed by the UK Secretary of Science to deliver an “AI Opportunities Action Plan” to the UK government.This episode was recorded live from Andreessen Horowitz's first international office in London. For more on our efforts and additional content, visit a16zcrypto.com/uk. Resources:Find Matthew on Twitter: https://x.com/matthewcliffordFind Sonal on Twitter: https://x.com/smc90 Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

Talent Investing and the Future of EntrepreneurshipIn this episode, we have Matt Clifford, founder of Entrepreneur First, an organization focused on talent investing. We cover how EF invests in talent, the success stories and unicorns that have emerged, and whether location truly matters for entrepreneurs.Matt also discusses the optimism of Indian talent, the regulatory environment in Europe, and India's unique AI opportunities. We also explore how the UK differs from the EU in tech innovation, why Silicon Valley remains the best, and what it takes to win in the software market.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:25 - Investing in Talent First07:34 - Matt's Journey From Mckinsey to EF11:13 - Why EF is Now A Venture Fund15:02 - How EF Investments in Talent17:55 - EF Success Stories & Unicorns26:16 - Does Location Matter for Entrepreneurs?30:38 - Why Indian Talent is So Optimistic?33:33 - Is Europe All About Regulation?37:29 - India's Unique AI Opportunity45:06 - How UK is Different From EU50:08 - Why Silicon Valley is Still The Best54:02 - What to Win in Software Market56:34 - Key Learnings from 13 Years of EF___________________________________Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journeys from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born The Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourself and your company. This quest still keeps us excited even after 5 years and doing 200+ episodes. We welcome you to our journey to understand what goes behind building a super successful company. Every episode is done with a very selfish motive, that I and Nansi should come out as a better entrepreneur and professional after absorbing the learnings. __________________________________Visit our Website: https://neon.fund/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonshoww/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheNeonShowwFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beneon/__________________________________Sponsor Shout OutLooking to build a differentiated tech startup with a 10X better solution? Prime is the high conviction, high support investor you need. With its fourth fund of $120M, Prime actively works with star teams to accelerate building great companies.To know more, visit https://primevp.in/

with @matthewclifford @smc90This special episode is all about regional innovation — at both a systems and people level.We cover what does and doesn't work in making certain places become hubs of innovation and economic growth (aka “innovation ecosystems”). But we also discuss — going back and forth between the structural and individual — when to intervene for entrepreneurial talent; the nature of ambition, yearning, and finding one's path; and more broadly, mindsets for navigating risk/reward and dynamism in different regions including London and Europe. We also discuss new ways of funding breakthrough R&D at a national level, tech trends of interest including crypto, and much more.Our special guest — in conversation with editor in chief Sonal Chokshi, who also brought him to the a16z Podcast over 8 years ago in its first-ever UK roadshow in December 2015 — is Matt Clifford, who's played an important role in the London entrepreneurial and tech ecosystem since 2011. Matt is the Chair of Entrepreneur First (which he co-founded with Alice Bentinck over a decade ago); and is also the Chair of the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). [Before this episode was recorded, Matt was also the Prime Minister's representative for the AI Safety Summit — which he helped organize at Bletchley Park (the historic home of computing in the UK); after this episode was recorded, Matt was appointed by the UK secretary of science to deliver an “AI Opportunities Action Plan” to the UK government, which was just announced last week.]Fittingly, this episode was recorded live from Andreessen Horowitz's first international office, in London; for more on our efforts there, and other content from there, please visit a16zcrypto.com/uk.As a reminder: None of the following should be taken as investment, legal, business, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information -- including a link to a list of our investments. 

Matt Clifford is the Co-Founder of Entrepreneur First (EF), the leading global talent investor and incubator. EF has incubated startups worth over $10bn, including Cleo, Tractable and Aztec Protocol. Matt is also Chair of ARIA, the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency, and advises the UK government on AI and in 2023 served as the Prime Minister's Representative for the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park. In Today's Episode with Matt Clifford We Discuss: 1. The Most Important Questions in AI: Are we seeing diminishing returns where more compute does not lead to a significant increase in performance? What is required to reach a new S curve? What do we need to see in GPT 5? Why does Matt believe that search is one of the biggest opportunities in AI today? 2. The Biggest Opportunities in AI Today: How does Matt see the future for society with a world of autonomous agents? What is the single biggest opportunity around agents that no one has solved? Is society ready for agentic behaviours to replace the core of human labour? How does warfare change in a world of AI? Does AI favour states and good actors or criminals and bad actors more favourably when it comes to offence and defence? 3. China and the Race to Win the AI War: Does Matt believe that China are two years behind the US in terms of AI capability? What are Matt's biggest lessons from spending time with the CPP in China working on AI policy? In what way is the CCP more sophisticated in their thinking on AI than people think? What is the bull and the bear case for China in the race for AI? What is the core impact of US export controls on chips for China's ability to build in AI? Does a Trump vs a Biden election change the playing field with China? 4. What Makes Truly Great Founders: Does Matt agree that the best founders always start an entrepreneurial activity when they are young? What is more important the biggest strength of one of the founders or the combined skills of the founding team? What did EF believe about founders and founder chemistry that they no longer believe? Does Matt believe that everyone can be a founder? What are the two core traits required?  

Sheriff Matt Clifford of Idaho's largest law enforcement agency shares profound insights on leadership and community service in this episode of The Unleashing Leaders Podcast. With 23 years dedicated to serving and protecting, Sheriff Clifford champions a culture of empowerment and adaptability within the force, from his beginnings at Boise State University to becoming a cornerstone of Idaho law enforcement, shaping policies and enhancing safety in the Treasure Valley area. Joining host Lee Scott, Clifford delves into maintaining public trust and the critical role of strong community support, discussing internal service culture, learning from mistakes, and fostering respect amidst adversity. Additional Resources: Connect with Lee on LinkedIn Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Connect with Matt Clifford on LinkedIn Original Episode  More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Sheriff Clifford joins Kevin Miller discussing local law enforcement in Idaho and the Boise area.

Matt Clifford, interviewed here by Cirina Catania on OWC RADiO, plays keyboard in The Rolling Stones touring band, and first worked with Jagger and the group in 1989 when he played on the Steel Wheels album and their world tour. He went on to become Jagger's co-writer and producer on many projects, including the album Goddess In The Doorway. The two musicians co-wrote Jagger's solo singles England Lost and Gotta Get A Grip. Outside his work with the Stones, Clifford has arranged and produced the music for the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Cup theme, the UEFA Super Cup theme, the Six Nations Anthem, the official broadcast music for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the World Boxing Super Series theme and many more sports properties. If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe and tell all your friends about us! We love our listeners. And, if you have ideas for segments, write to OWCRadio@catania.us. We are always up for new ideas! You can find OWC RADiO at OWCRadio.com, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, and all other podcatchers! About Other World Computing: Founded in 1988 by Larry O'Connor, Other World Computing (OWC), is committed to providing innovative performance-driven, quality solutions that enable the creators of today and tomorrow to realize their imaginations. As a partner to the digital artist, the company provides a range of 21st-century solutions to Capture, Create, and Collaborate. From live recordings to the recording studio, to the film set, to the field and stadium, to ingesting data locally to the storage on an enterprise rack for web or corporate backup or securing of data, from professionals to enthusiasts; Other World Computing knows that there is no room for compromise when it comes to one's vision. With sustainability and exemplary customer service as core values, the company strives for zero waste from both an environmental and strategic business operations perspective. The long-term outlook on everything from refurbishing and recycling to sustainable practices in our offices and manufacturing is a demonstration of the company's dedication to pursuing innovation for the global good. As the provider of the essential solutions to manifest creations, Other World Computing is dedicated to delivering excellence on a planetary scale ABOUT CIRINA CATANIA: Cirina Catania, is a successful filmmaker, former Sr Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at MGM-UA and United Artists, and one of the co-founders and former director of the Sundance Film Festival. She is the founder, CEO, and Executive Director of the non-profit, High School Media Collective. Cirina is Founder/Lead Creative at the Catania Group Global, Showrunner and Host of OWC RADiO and partner, Lumberjack System, as well as Tech Ambassador for companies such as Blackmagic Design.  She is a long-time member of the Producers Guild, Writers Guild, Cinematographers Guild, the National Press Club, the National Press Photographer's Association, and more. She has worked as a writer, director, supervising producer, cinematographer, post-producer, or marketing exec on over 150 film, television, and new media projects for the big screen as well as for networks such as National Geographic and Discovery. Cirina is based in San Diego, D.C., and Berlin when she is not on the road filming in the Amazon or other exotic locations. She is very proud of the fact that she has not yet contracted Malaria and that after all these years, she still loves her job!

Sheriff Matt Clifford of Idaho's largest law enforcement agency shares profound insights on leadership and community service. With 23 years dedicated to serving and protecting, Sheriff Clifford champions a culture of empowerment and adaptability within the force, from his beginnings at Boise State University to becoming a cornerstone of Idaho law enforcement, shaping policies and enhancing safety in the Treasure Valley area. Joining host Lee Scott, Clifford delves into maintaining public trust and the critical role of strong community support, discussing internal service culture, learning from mistakes, and fostering respect amidst adversity. Additional Resources Connect with Lee on LinkedIn  Learn more about Unleashing Leaders Connect with Matt Clifford on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network  

How do you stand up an effective national AI project? Is the world prepared for the Reformation-level societal change AI could bring? Matt Clifford, according to Politico Britain's most powerful tech adviser, joins ChinaTalk to discuss! He served as Prime Minister Sunak's sherpa for the UK AI Summit, chairs ARIA, the UK's answer to DARPA, and co-founded Entrepreneur First, a startup incubator with a strong presence throughout Europe and Southeast Asia.  We get into: Tech Diplomacy & the UK AI Safety Summit: How countries are waking up to the watershed moment at the advent of powerful new AI, and the surprising commonalities in China's perspectives on AI safety.  Organizational Design at ARIA: What are the challenges creating a world-class science project in government? How can you attract the best people and create the right organizational culture for success? Open Source AI and the Global AI Race — How should we evaluate the approaches to AI across different countries and private actors? What's the verdict on open source models? Preparing for monumental changes — and why history cautions against expecting business as usual, and how fiction can open our mind to the possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you stand up an effective national AI project? Is the world prepared for the Reformation-level societal change AI could bring? Matt Clifford, according to Politico Britain's most powerful tech adviser, joins ChinaTalk to discuss! He served as Prime Minister Sunak's sherpa for the UK AI Summit, chairs ARIA, the UK's answer to DARPA, and co-founded Entrepreneur First, a startup incubator with a strong presence throughout Europe and Southeast Asia.  We get into: Tech Diplomacy & the UK AI Safety Summit: How countries are waking up to the watershed moment at the advent of powerful new AI, and the surprising commonalities in China's perspectives on AI safety.  Organizational Design at ARIA: What are the challenges creating a world-class science project in government? How can you attract the best people and create the right organizational culture for success? Open Source AI and the Global AI Race — How should we evaluate the approaches to AI across different countries and private actors? What's the verdict on open source models? Preparing for monumental changes — and why history cautions against expecting business as usual, and how fiction can open our mind to the possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Clifford is a co-founder of Entrepreneur First and leads their AI efforts, as well as chair of ARIA, the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency. We talk about EF, talent investing, ambition, why we don't have more Thiel Fellowships, his new focus on AI, and AI safety concerns. — (00:59) Talent matters most (03:17) Scarcity of talent x culture (09:16) Founder qualities: effectiveness, unlocking resources (14:37) Can you teach ambition? (16:44) Failure to learn is an anti-signal (19:13) Alternative funding: income share agreements, adverse selection, longer term bets, & government funding (27:11) Why don't we have more grant programs or patrons, like the Thiel Fellowship? Scaling taste in talent & the macro talent allocation problem (41:32) Focusing on AI & handing off the EF CEO role (47:00) Is AI safety futile? Threat models and radical uncertainty (53:31) Final question for listeners — Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewclifford Entrepreneur First: https://www.joinef.com/ Personal Site: https://www.matthewclifford.com/ Spencer's Twitter: https://twitter.com/SP1NS1R Spencer's Blog: https://spencerkier.substack.com

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: On the UK Summit, published by Zvi on November 7, 2023 on LessWrong. In the eyes of many, Biden's Executive Order somewhat overshadowed the UK Summit. The timing was unfortunate. Both events were important milestones. Now that I have had time, here is my analysis of what happened at the UK Summit. As is often the case with such events, there was a lot of talk relative to the amount of action. There was a lot of diplomatic talk, talk of that which everyone agrees upon, relative to the amount of talk of real substance. There were days of meetings that resulted in rather unspicy summaries and resolutions. The language around issues that matter most was softened, the actual mission in danger of being compromised. And as usual, the net result was reason for optimism, a net highly positive event versus not having it, while also in some ways being disappointing when compared to what might have been. A declaration was signed including by China, but it neglected existential risk. Sunak's words on AI were not as strong as his words have been previously. We got promises for two additional summits, in South Korea and France. Given that, I am willing to declare this a success. One area of strong substance was the push for major AI labs to give substantive safety policies addressing a variety of issues, sometimes largely called Responsible Scaling Policies (RSPs). The biggest labs all did so, even Meta. Now we can examine their responses, know who is being how responsible, and push for better in the future or for government action to fix issues or enshrine progress. This was an excellent development. This post will look at the rest of what happened at the Summit. I will be writing about the RSPs and other safety policies of the labs in a distinct post next week. Looking Back at People's Goals for the Summit and TaskforceJack Clark's proposal from July 5 for what the Foundation Model taskforce might do to evaluate frontier models as its priority, and how it might prioritize that, Simeon's response emphasizing the need for a good way to know whether a proposal is safe enough to allow it to proceed.Navigating AI Risks asked on July 17 what the taskforce should do, advising focus on interventions to impact policy at labs and other governments. Suggested focus was risk assessment methodology, demonstrating current risks and assessing current state of the art models, and to avoid direct alignment work.Lennart Heim's (GovAI) July 10 proposal of what the summit should try to accomplish, which he reviewed after the summit.Matt Clifford from the PM's office shared on September 10 their objectives for the summit: A shared understanding of the risks posed by frontier AI and the need for action, a forward process for international collaboration, measures for organizations, finding areas for safety collaboration and showcasing how safe AI development can enhance global good. AI Safety Summit AgendaWhat has the UK Taskforce been up to in advance of the summit (report)? Ian Hogarth (Chair UK AI Frontier Model Taskforce): The Taskforce is a start-up inside government, delivering on the mission given to us by the Prime Minister: to build an AI research team that can evaluate risks at the frontier of AI. We are now 18 weeks old and this is our second progress report. The frontier is moving very fast. On the current course, in the first half of 2024, we expect a small handful of companies to finish training models that could produce another significant jump in capabilities beyond state-of-the-art in 2023. As these AI systems become more capable they may augment risks. An AI system that advances towards expert ability at writing software could increase cybersecurity threats. An AI system that becomes more capable at modelling biology could escalate biosecurity threats. We believe it is critical that f...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: On the UK Summit, published by Zvi on November 7, 2023 on LessWrong. In the eyes of many, Biden's Executive Order somewhat overshadowed the UK Summit. The timing was unfortunate. Both events were important milestones. Now that I have had time, here is my analysis of what happened at the UK Summit. As is often the case with such events, there was a lot of talk relative to the amount of action. There was a lot of diplomatic talk, talk of that which everyone agrees upon, relative to the amount of talk of real substance. There were days of meetings that resulted in rather unspicy summaries and resolutions. The language around issues that matter most was softened, the actual mission in danger of being compromised. And as usual, the net result was reason for optimism, a net highly positive event versus not having it, while also in some ways being disappointing when compared to what might have been. A declaration was signed including by China, but it neglected existential risk. Sunak's words on AI were not as strong as his words have been previously. We got promises for two additional summits, in South Korea and France. Given that, I am willing to declare this a success. One area of strong substance was the push for major AI labs to give substantive safety policies addressing a variety of issues, sometimes largely called Responsible Scaling Policies (RSPs). The biggest labs all did so, even Meta. Now we can examine their responses, know who is being how responsible, and push for better in the future or for government action to fix issues or enshrine progress. This was an excellent development. This post will look at the rest of what happened at the Summit. I will be writing about the RSPs and other safety policies of the labs in a distinct post next week. Looking Back at People's Goals for the Summit and TaskforceJack Clark's proposal from July 5 for what the Foundation Model taskforce might do to evaluate frontier models as its priority, and how it might prioritize that, Simeon's response emphasizing the need for a good way to know whether a proposal is safe enough to allow it to proceed.Navigating AI Risks asked on July 17 what the taskforce should do, advising focus on interventions to impact policy at labs and other governments. Suggested focus was risk assessment methodology, demonstrating current risks and assessing current state of the art models, and to avoid direct alignment work.Lennart Heim's (GovAI) July 10 proposal of what the summit should try to accomplish, which he reviewed after the summit.Matt Clifford from the PM's office shared on September 10 their objectives for the summit: A shared understanding of the risks posed by frontier AI and the need for action, a forward process for international collaboration, measures for organizations, finding areas for safety collaboration and showcasing how safe AI development can enhance global good. AI Safety Summit AgendaWhat has the UK Taskforce been up to in advance of the summit (report)? Ian Hogarth (Chair UK AI Frontier Model Taskforce): The Taskforce is a start-up inside government, delivering on the mission given to us by the Prime Minister: to build an AI research team that can evaluate risks at the frontier of AI. We are now 18 weeks old and this is our second progress report. The frontier is moving very fast. On the current course, in the first half of 2024, we expect a small handful of companies to finish training models that could produce another significant jump in capabilities beyond state-of-the-art in 2023. As these AI systems become more capable they may augment risks. An AI system that advances towards expert ability at writing software could increase cybersecurity threats. An AI system that becomes more capable at modelling biology could escalate biosecurity threats. We believe it is critical that f...

Keir Starmer has shifted his position on Gaza. But he's still not calling for a ceasefire. Has this incident been a wake up call for the Labour party? George Osborne reveals that we'll be hearing about some “shocking and disgusting” messages sent by Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings at the Covid inquiry next week. And we're joined by Matt Clifford, Rishi Sunak's representative for the AI Safety Summit. He's warning of the need to avoid a “Three Mile Island” moment for AI.Email: questions@politicalcurrency.co.ukFollow us on social media: @polcurrencyProducers: Paige ReynoldsResearcher: Archie Herrod Robinson Production Manager: Flick HeathExecutive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie CliffordThis is a Persephonica Production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The launch of GPT-4 on the 14th of March this year was shocking as well as exciting. ChatGPT had been released the previous November, and became the fastest-growing app ever. But GPT-4's capabilities were a level beyond, and it provoked remarkable comments from people who had previously said little about the future of AI. In May, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described superintelligence as an existential risk to humanity. A year ago, it would have been inconceivable for the leader of a major country to say such a thing.The following month, in June, Sunak announced that a global summit on AI safety would be held in November at the historically resonant venue of Bletchley Park, the stately home where during World War Two, Alan Turing and others cracked the German Enigma code, and probably shortened the war by many months.Despite the fact that AI is increasingly humanity's most powerful technology, there is not yet an established forum for world leaders to discuss its longer term impacts, including accelerating automation, extended longevity, and the awesome prospect of superintelligence. The world needs its leaders to engage in a clear-eyed, honest, and well-informed discussion of these things.The summit is scheduled for the 1st and 2nd of November, and Matt Clifford, the CEO of the high-profile VC firm Entrepreneur First, has taken a sabbatical to help prepare it.To help us all understand what the summit might achieve, the guest in this episode is Ollie Buckley.Ollie studied PPE at Oxford, and was later a policy fellow at Cambridge. After six years as a strategy consultant with Monitor, he spent a decade as a civil servant, developing digital technology policy in the Cabinet Office and elsewhere. Crucially, from 2018 to 2021 he was the founding Executive Director of the UK government's original AI governance advisory body, the Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation (CDEI), where he led some of the original policy development regarding the regulation of AI and data-driven technologies. Since then, he has been advising tech companies, civil society and international organisations on AI policy as a consultant.Selected follow-ups:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ollie-buckley-10064b/https://www.publicaffairsnetworking.com/news/tech-policy-consultancy-boosts-data-and-ai-offer-with-senior-hirehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-safety-summit-programme/ai-safety-summit-day-1-and-2-programmehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ai-safety-summit-introduction/ai-safety-summit-introduction-htmlAn open event at Wilton Hall, Bletchley, the afternoon before the AI Safety Summit starts: https://www.meetup.com/london-futurists/events/296765860/Music: Spike Protein, by Koi Discovery, available under CC0 1.0 Public Domain Declaration

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Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford joins Mayor Simison to talk about the various responsibilities of his Sheriff's Office. For more information on the Ada County Sheriff's Office, please visit: https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/For more information on the Bridge Youth and Family Resource Center, please visit: https://adacounty.id.gov/thebridge/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 After a report that up to a third of the cabinet are prepared to back leaving the ECHR, we take a deep dive into the court's background and powers with Bloomberg's European Legal reporter Stephanie Bodoni. Plus: can the UK become a global leader in AI and its regulation?We ask Matt Clifford, CEO of Entrepreneur First, who is one of Rishi Sunak's new AI czars. Hosted by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: UK PM: $125M for AI safety, published by Hauke Hillebrandt on June 12, 2023 on LessWrong. The UK PM recently announced $125M for a foundation model task force. While the announcement stressed AI safety, it also stressed capabilities. But this morning the PM said 'It'll be about safety' and that the UK is spending more than other countries on this and one small media outlet had already coined this the 'safer AI taskforce'. Ian Hogarth is leading the task force who's on record saying that AGI could lead to “obsolescence or destruction of the human race” if there's no regulation on the technology's progress. Matt Clifford is also advising the task force - on record having said the same thing and knows a lot about AI safety. He had Jess Whittlestone & Jack Clark on his podcast. If mainstream AI safety is useful and doesn't increase capabilities, then the taskforce and the $125M seem valuable. We should use this window of opportunity to solidify this by quoting the PM and getting '$125M for AI safety research' and 'safer AI taskforce' locked in, by writing and promoting op-eds that commend spending on AI safety and urge other countries to follow (cf. the NSF has announced a $20M for empirical AI safety research). OpenAI, Anthropic, A16z and Palantir are all joining DeepMind in setting up offices in London. This might create an AI safety race to the top as a solution to the tragedy of the commons (cf. the US has criticized Germany for not spending 2% of GDP on defence; Germany's shot back saying the US should first meet the 0.7% of GNI on aid target). Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: UK PM: $125M for AI safety, published by Hauke Hillebrandt on June 12, 2023 on LessWrong. The UK PM recently announced $125M for a foundation model task force. While the announcement stressed AI safety, it also stressed capabilities. But this morning the PM said 'It'll be about safety' and that the UK is spending more than other countries on this and one small media outlet had already coined this the 'safer AI taskforce'. Ian Hogarth is leading the task force who's on record saying that AGI could lead to “obsolescence or destruction of the human race” if there's no regulation on the technology's progress. Matt Clifford is also advising the task force - on record having said the same thing and knows a lot about AI safety. He had Jess Whittlestone & Jack Clark on his podcast. If mainstream AI safety is useful and doesn't increase capabilities, then the taskforce and the $125M seem valuable. We should use this window of opportunity to solidify this by quoting the PM and getting '$125M for AI safety research' and 'safer AI taskforce' locked in, by writing and promoting op-eds that commend spending on AI safety and urge other countries to follow (cf. the NSF has announced a $20M for empirical AI safety research). OpenAI, Anthropic, A16z and Palantir are all joining DeepMind in setting up offices in London. This might create an AI safety race to the top as a solution to the tragedy of the commons (cf. the US has criticized Germany for not spending 2% of GDP on defence; Germany's shot back saying the US should first meet the 0.7% of GNI on aid target). Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

07th June 2023

Isabel Hardman hosts highlights from Sunday morning's political shows. Today's shows looked ahead to next week's local elections, with both parties keen to manage expectations. The Green Party's Adrian Ramsey was questioned on the party's stance on local solar initiatives and the government's new AI advisor Matt Clifford explained what the £100 million new AI fund would be used for. Produced Joe Bedell-Brill.

Kevin Miller and Ada County Sheriff Matt Clifford discuss law enforcement issues in Idaho.

Read the full transcript here. What are "variance-amplifying" and "variance-dampening" institutions? Has the world been getting weirder recently? Should entrepreneurs aim for variance amplification or variance dampening? What percentage of people should be entrepreneurs? What traits and skills are necessary for successful entrepreneurship? How has ambition changed over the course of history? How can entrepreneurs know if they're really changing the world, or just doing something slightly before someone else did it, or just doing something that would have happened anyway? How can entrepreneurs avoid getting mired in "tar pit" ideas?Matt Clifford MBE is cofounder and CEO of Entrepreneur First, the leading technology company builder that invests in top technical individuals to help them build world-class deep technology startups from scratch in six locations across Europe, Asia, and Canada. Since 2011, Entrepreneur First has created over 500 startups worth over $10bn including Magic Pony Technology, Tractable, and CloudNC. Matt is also Chairman of the UK's new Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), which aims to enable exceptional scientists and researchers to identify and fund transformational research that leads to new technologies, discoveries, products, and services. Matt sits on the board of Code First Girls, which he co-founded in 2013 to teach young women how to code, and is a member of the Innovate UK Council. Matt started his career at McKinsey & Co. and holds degrees from Cambridge and MIT, where he was a Kennedy Scholar. He was awarded an MBE for services to business in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours. Follow him on Twitter, interact with him on LinkedIn, or learn more about his work at Entrepreneur First.[Read more]

This week it's a longer form interview with Matt Clifford, founder of early stage investor and startup builder Entrepreneur First. He's also recently been appointed as an AI advisor to the UK government, so we brought him into the Sifted studio to ask him how the UK and Europe can have an AI strategy that moves the needle, as companies like Microsoft and Google increasingly dominate the space.

What are the 4Qs?  (1) Three favorite films. (2) An underrated film. (3) An overrated film. (4) A lesser-known film people should seek out. The comedy short "Across The Room" was written by Matt Clifford and directed/produced by Mellinda Hensley, and it was an Official Selection at the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in November 2020. I'm proud to say that this excellent film is in Season 6 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! These two lovely people hopped onto Zoom for this interview and of course I had them record their answers to the 4Qs above after their interview. You can follow Mellinda on Twitter at @MellindaK You can follow Matt on Instagram at @thereddog Discover Indie Film Links DIF Website  - DIF Instagram  - DIF Facebook  - DIF Twitter  TVHi Links TVHi Website  - TVHi Instagram  - TVHi Facebook  - TVHi Twitter 

Mellinda Hensley and Matt Clifford brought their short comedy "Across The Room" to the Sherman Oaks Film Festival in November 2020 and I'm proud to say that this excellent film is in Season 6 of the Discover Indie Film TV Series on Amazon Prime Video! These two lovely people hopped onto Zoom for this interview and it was a ton of fun.  In fact, I sound like I had several cups of coffee right before we hit "record" but I swear to you my elevated mood was just from talking to these two. You can follow Mellinda on Twitter at @MellindaK You can follow Matt on Instagram at @thereddog Discover Indie Film Links DIF Website  - DIF Instagram  - DIF Facebook  - DIF Twitter  TVHi Links TVHi Website  - TVHi Instagram  - TVHi Facebook  - TVHi Twitter 

Bishop Hendricken coach Matt Clifford joins the show to talk about the BH program and his coaching philosophies.

This year has seen Jimmy's Jobs talk to some of the most influential minds in the UK.From Rishi Sunak and Andrew Bailey right through to Martha Lane Fox, these are the thinkers and shapers of the British economy, the voices that generate headlines and shape the national debate. Today's guest is a worthy addition to this list- Matt Clifford is the founder of Entrepreneur First - a unique institution in the UK economy that backs entrepreneurs for who they are as much as their ideas. We had Matt's co-founder, Alice Bentinck, on the show late last year and since then the pair have written a book - “How to be a Founder” has since become one of my go-to recommendations and I thoroughly recommend it.Matt has recently taken up a new position as CEO and Chair of the new Advanced Research and Invention Agency- or ARIA for short - where he'll oversee the funding of transformational UK science and technology. It is based on the DARPA model from the United States which was so influential behind the founding of Silicon Valley. We talk a bit in this show about the UK recreating Silicon Valley, and it's a theme that I am picking up this week in my Times column. I will be republishing that through my email newsletter on substack this week, just check the link below to sign up. In this episode we discuss:How to be a Founder- why did he write the book?Finding your edge.Being elite but not elitist.Getting underprivileged people into entrepreneurship.The myths of what makes an entrepreneur.The competition for investors in the VC industry.Matt's thoughts on the wider technology ecosystem. How will the pandemic change the world of entrepreneurship?Building co-founding relationships remotely.What will be the effects of this year's political issues in building the UK economy. What is ARIA - the Advanced Research and Invention Agency.How the UK can become less silo'd between academia, policy and business. Building talent outside the ‘golden triangle'. What are the most exciting places of innovation in the UK? The pressure of being such a big name in the business industry.Why willpower is rechargeable and the danger of valourising founders.The collision of biology and softwareSubscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsAlso make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

How do you constructively give feedback, and manage conflict in a co-founding relationship? What does genuine productivity look like? What are the non-negotiables? When is it time to break up? In this episode, Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck share their advice, drawn from working with hundreds of co-founding teams. They're joined by guest founder Leonie, to discuss how she should approach trialing partnerships, and support a founder who's doubting their co-founder's commitment to their company. For more insights on how to work with and test your co-founder, Matt and Alice's book ‘How to be a Founder' is out now. Visit howtobeafounder.com for more information and to order your copy.

It's about focusing on what you can do with the one life you're given; not what you can't. Matt Clifford co-founded the brand Barnana and led this to a successful stage, and decided he wants to pivot and focus on the bar category. He meets Adam Bremen. Adam Bremen, the larger-than-life Co-Founder of CanDo (www.ketokrisp.com) -- maker of Keto Krisp protein bars -- has used a wheelchair his entire life for mobility, after being born with Cerebral Palsy. Being confined to a wheelchair, Adam has always had to go above and beyond to find ways to live an active, healthy lifestyle, which is what transpired in 2017, when he found the Keto lifestyle. Keto Krisp by CanDo is a line of low carb, low-sugar and optimal protein keto bars with a flavor-forward approach and steadfast commitment to clean, quality ingredients. With its mission as the driving force, CanDo propels its community forward to both seek better and do better. And it is this spirit that defines Adam and his team's drive to make the best products they can to support our collective desired lives, health and willpower. Today, CanDo invites others to join the core tribe, whether Keto or not, and embody the CanDo spirit. To do, instead of dream. To decide to live the way they want. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genius-juice/support

What skills and behaviours should I look for in a co-founder? Should I co-found with a friend, or stranger? How many people should I co-found with? How do I find them in the first place? Having helped hundreds of founders identify the right person to build a company with, Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck set out to answer these questions in Episode 2 of How to be a Founder - The Podcast. They're joined by guest and aspiring founder Melat, to explore what she should be looking for in a future co-founder, and answer a letter from an entrepreneur wondering if they need a co-founder at all. For more insights on how to find your co-founder, Matt and Alice's book ‘How to be a Founder' is out now. Visit howtobeafounder.com for more information and to order your copy.

The “talent investor" Entrepreneur First was created with a mission to connect founders no matter where they are in the world, and recruits and backs them at the very earliest stages. By focusing on connecting individuals rather than defined teams, they've gained a unique perspective into what makes good ideas, and how the right co-founder dynamics can bring it into reality. Now, they've gathered some of their main insights into a book: "How to be a Founder: How Entrepreneurs Identify, Fund, and Launch Their Best Ideas." Bentinck and Clifford join Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman to discuss the book and their vision for the future of entrepreneurship. You can read a transcript of this interview here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/how-to-be-a-founder/

The insider knowledge you need to found a global startup.  Welcome to How to be a Founder, hosted by Alice Bentinck and Matt Clifford. Over the last ten years, Alice and Matt have worked with thousands of founders to create companies now worth billions.  Accompanying the launch of their new book, ‘How to be a Founder', in this podcast they'll be sharing their insights and learnings, while answering burning questions from real life founders. Think of them as your startup agony aunt - and uncle. So sit back, relax, and explore ‘How to be a Founder'. You can find out more about ‘How to be a Founder' the book, and purchase your copy, at howtobeafounder.com 

Every single entrepreneur, no matter where they come from or how big they become, has been at the point in their journey where they ask themselves “Where do I start?” Matt Clifford, co-founder, and CEO of Entrepreneur First and co-author of ‘How to Be a Founder: How Entrepreneurs Can Identify, Fund and Launch their Best Ideas' has joined Bobby on the show.

Whether you're a surfer, athlete or mom and dad Keto Krisp is there for you when you need an extra pick me up to kick those afternoon carb cravings, a pre-workout snack at the gym, or even a keto-friendly snack to satisfy that sweet tooth. All without the added sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, cheap binders or fillers that are harsh on your digestive system. Their protein snacks are free of gluten, corn, soy and peanuts. CEO Matt Clifford joins Justin to discuss this high-flying brand! You CAN DO anything you set your mind to!

We're kicking off Season 2 with an extra-special episode, as Entrepreneur First's co-founders Alice Bentinck and Matt Clifford share what they've learned about themselves and their partnership over 10 years and $10B+ of portfolio value. In this season, we'll be featuring a wide range of guests from every stage of the founding journey, from pre-seed, to exit, and beyond. Through these conversations, we'll get inside the head and heart of our guests, extracting insights that you can apply to your own journey as we go. Today, Dr Gena Gorlin speaks with Alice, along with her co-founder Matt, to learn about their journeys as co-founders of Entrepreneur First. It's been ten years since they both left their jobs at McKinsey to start EF. Since, they've produced over 500 companies worth over $10B. In June 2022, Alice and Matt announced the raise of EF's $158M Series C to power the next generation of founders. So it doesn't look like things will be slowing down anytime soon. EF has become a world-leading authority in how to find the right co-founder and build a globally important company. But what about the co-founders of EF themselves? Has it always been smooth sailing for Matt and Alice? What have they learned about themselves and each other along the way? And how do you learn to trust somebody enough to build your life's work together? Subscribe to The Founder's Mindset so you never miss an episode. This is a podcast from Entrepreneur First. Learn more at joinef.com Thank you to Woolly Mammoth Media for consulting on and producing the show.

In this episode, we're joined by Matt Clifford to talk about the history of ambition, his work building Entrepreneur First, cofounder matching, talent investing, and how to direct more talented people into better career paths. 

There are a host of cultural, environmental, geographical, and personal factors that determine how likely individuals are to become founders and entrepreneurs. And yet, one of the most persistent myths about entrepreneurship continues to be that founders are born rather than made. In today's episode, we get together with Matt Clifford, CEO and Founder of Entrepreneur First (EF) to discuss the misconceptions around entrepreneurship, and unpack the groundbreaking methods that EF is using to connect aspiring founders with one another in six countries and counting. Tuning in you'll learn how EF was founded, the methods they've used to build their talent networks, and the traits they look for when identifying potential founders. We discuss how entrepreneurship differs depending on the country you're in and why predetermined paths can often be so unfulfilling. Matt also shares how EF was affected by the COVID 19 pandemic, the rise of remote work, and what this natural experiment taught him about the importance of in-person bonding between potential founders and co-workers in general. EF's mission is built on the righteous belief that what the most talented people choose to do with their lives matters deeply and plays an integral role in shaping the society and economy of any country. Tune in for this inspiring conversation as we discuss the power of entrepreneurship and why the world needs more founders! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:30] Today's topic: Entrepreneur First – The $10B Founder Bootcamp That Invests In Early Stage Founders. [01:06] An overview of Entrepreneur First (EF) and how they help people connect with other aspiring founders.  [03:27] Examples of companies where EF played a crucial role in bringing their founders together. [05:15] Why EF is well-positioned to help you during the earliest stage of the founding process and how Y Combinator helps companies that are ready to accelerate. [06:41] A brief look at the early days of EF. [08:23] A breakdown of the process EF uses to foster, connect, and support co-founders.  [11:26] The support within the EF community and how they help alumni. [14:02] An overview of EF's acceptance criteria. [15:26] Why the paths to success look different depending on the country you're in. [18:50] An outline of how EF's internal teams are structured around the world. [20:59] The methods that EF uses to map talent networks. [22:49] How global economic trends have affected venture capitalists in the past two years. [25:24] The returns that EF investors have seen over the past seven years. [28:50] How the pandemic affected EF and the role of remote work in their company. [32:59] Matt's reading habits and how they were disrupted by the pandemic and having children. [34:40] The advice that helped Matt finally finish Ulysses. [36:08] Matt's impressive dedication to note keeping and why he uses Obsidian.  [38:05] That's it for today! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast! [38:13] Go to https://www.marketingschool.io to learn more!   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Matt Clifford on LinkedIn Matt Clifford on Twitter Entrepreneur First Y Combinator Obsidian Roam Research Notion Must read book: Ulysses Subscribe to our premium podcast (with tons of goodies!): https://www.marketingschool.io/pro   Leave Some Feedback:     What should we talk about next? Please let us know in the comments below Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review.     "The NFT World is getting more competitive every day, and you don't want to get left behind! Learn how to grow your NFT project: www.youtube.com/c/LevelingUpOfficial"   Connect with Us:    Neilpatel.com Quick Sprout  Growth Everywhere Single Grain Twitter @neilpatel  Twitter @ericosiu

There are a host of cultural, environmental, geographical, and personal factors that determine how likely individuals are to become founders and entrepreneurs. And yet, one of the most persistent myths about entrepreneurship continues to be that founders are born rather than made. In today's episode, we get together with Matt Clifford, CEO and Founder of Entrepreneur First (EF) to discuss the misconceptions around entrepreneurship, and unpack the groundbreaking methods that EF is using to connect aspiring founders with one another in six countries and counting. Tuning in you'll learn how EF was founded, the methods they've used to build their talent networks, and the traits they look for when identifying potential founders. We discuss how entrepreneurship differs depending on the country you're in and why predetermined paths can often be so unfulfilling. Matt also shares how EF was affected by the COVID 19 pandemic, the rise of remote work, and what this natural experiment taught him about the importance of in-person bonding between potential founders and co-workers in general. EF's mission is built on the righteous belief that what the most talented people choose to do with their lives matters deeply and plays an integral role in shaping the society and economy of any country. Tune in for this inspiring conversation as we discuss the power of entrepreneurship and why the world needs more founders! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:00] Before we jump into today's interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [00:15] Today's topic: Entrepreneur First – The $10B Founder Bootcamp That Invests In Early Stage Founders. [01:01] An overview of Entrepreneur First (EF) and how they help people connect with other aspiring founders.  [03:22] Examples of companies where EF played a crucial role in bringing their founders together. [05:10] Why EF is well-positioned to help you during the earliest stage of the founding process and how Y Combinator helps companies that are ready to accelerate. [06:36] A brief look at the early days of EF. [08:18] A breakdown of the process EF uses to foster, connect, and support co-founders.  [11:21] The support within the EF community and how they help alumni. [13:57] An overview of EF's acceptance criteria. [15:21] Why the paths to success look different depending on the country you're in. [18:44] An outline of how EF's internal teams are structured around the world. [20:54] The methods that EF uses to map talent networks. [22:44] How global economic trends have affected venture capitalists in the past two years. [25:19] The returns that EF investors have seen over the past seven years. [28:45] How the pandemic affected EF and the role of remote work in their company. [32:54] Matt's reading habits and how they were disrupted by the pandemic and having children. [34:36] The advice that helped Matt finally finish Ulysses. [36:03] Matt's impressive dedication to note keeping and why he uses Obsidian.    Resources From The Interview:   Matt Clifford on LinkedIn Matt Clifford on Twitter Entrepreneur First Y Combinator Obsidian Roam Research Notion   Must read book: Ulysses     Leave Some Feedback:     What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed     Connect with Eric Siu:      Growth Everywhere Single Grain Leveling Up Eric Siu on Twitter   Eric Siu on Instagram

My guest today is Alice Bentinck, co-founder of Entrepreneur First. Entrepreneur First, or EF, invests pre-company by systematizing the way that talented individuals find co-founders, develop ideas, and scale into companies. They're an incubator of teams and ideas on a mission to create impactful companies that, without their help, wouldn't exist. I first spoke with Alice's co-founder, Matt Clifford, over two years ago and have been fascinated with EF's model of investing ever since. Please enjoy my conversation with Alice Bentinck.   For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page here.   -----   This episode is brought to you by Canalyst. Canalyst is the leading destination for public company data and analysis. If you're a professional equity investor and haven't talked to Canalyst recently, you should give them a shout. Learn more and try Canalyst for yourself at canalyst.com/Patrick.    -----   Today's episode is brought to you by Brex. Brex is the integrated financial platform trusted by the world's most innovative entrepreneurs and fastest-growing companies. With Brex, you can move money fast for instant impact with high-limit corporate cards, payments, venture debt, and spend management software all in one place. Ready to accelerate your business? Learn more at brex.com/best.   -----   Invest Like the Best is a property of Colossus, LLC. For more episodes of Invest Like the Best, visit joincolossus.com/episodes.    Past guests include Tobi Lutke, Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger, John Collison, Kat Cole, Marc Andreessen, Matthew Ball, Bill Gurley, Anu Hariharan, Ben Thompson, and many more.   Stay up to date on all our podcasts by signing up to Colossus Weekly, our quick dive every Sunday highlighting the top business and investing concepts from our podcasts and the best of what we read that week. Sign up here.   Follow us on Twitter: @patrick_oshag | @JoinColossus   Show Notes [00:02:33] - [First question] - Overview of what Entrepreneur First is today [00:05:57] - How she identifies the people to bring into each cohort and convince them to quit their job to join EF for eight weeks [00:10:10] - Categories of the main types of people who join the EF program [00:12:32] - What she's learned about negative screening at the first stage of recruits  [00:14:07] - Positive signals she looks for in early admissions  [00:17:46] - What the program itself feels like as a participant [00:21:29] - Reasons partners tend to fail and whether or not EF advises equity splits between founders [00:24:49] - How important the idea is that the team will be working on  [00:28:04] - Exercises she enjoys doing with the new cohorts around social norms [00:30:38] - How the experience looks physically in each city  [00:32:57] - Categories of data collected as the cohorts unfold and making investment decisions [00:36:46] - Ways the companies mature after EF and what kinds of investors fund the next stage of their startups [00:40:55] - Why aren't there ten EF style initiatives or organizations [00:44:26] - Motivations for the change in their holding company structure [00:46:48] - The love of product and ideas she's playing with right now [00:51:49] - Cities she has her eye on that EF is not a participant in today and criteria that makes a city desirable for EF [00:54:03] - A piece of software that EF could benefit from that doesn't exist yet [00:55:30] - The keys to her harmonious relationship with her co-founder Matt  [00:59:01] - National and international impediments that directly impact company building [01:01:36] - The kindest thing anyone has ever done for her

Matt Clifford is an actor, voice actor, and writer. He's also one of Eric's drinkin' buddies from Barcelona Bar. He stopped by Burmeister Studios to talk about his art, his life, and the time he and Eric did some drugs at the beach. Follow Matt: Instagram: @mattybrd Follow Eric: Twitter: @TalkingSchmidt Instagram: @TalkingSchmidt TikTok: @TikTalkingSchmidt Follow Greg: Twitter: @GregBurmeister Instagram: @GregHello TikTok: @GregBurmeister --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talking-schmidt/support

Matt Clifford co-founder of Barnana, now CEO of CanDo Foods, the company behind the wildly successful KetoCrisp Bar shares his wisdom and journey of starting a food business.

THE 'LEADERS WE NEED NOW' RESEARCH SERIES, an NAESP show with WestEd's Dr Matt Clifford and NAESP's Danny Carlson, their   associate executive director of policy and advocacy.”THE RESEARCH IS AT WWW.NAESP.ORG/LWNN FOR MORE ON EQUITY VISIT ACE-ED.ORG. FOR MORE ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, VISIT SELTODAY.ORG Did you know you can subscribe to Education Talk Radio on Apple Podcasts? Find us on your device & add us to your library of shows! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id403710198

THE 'LEADERS WE NEED NOW' RESEARCH SERIES, an NAESP show with WestEd's Dr Matt Clifford and NAESP's Danny Carlson, their   associate executive director of policy and advocacy.”THE RESEARCH IS AT WWW.NAESP.ORG/LWNN FOR MORE ON EQUITY VISIT ACE-ED.ORG. FOR MORE ON SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING, VISIT SELTODAY.ORG Did you know you can subscribe to Education Talk Radio on Apple Podcasts? Find us on your device & add us to your library of shows! https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id403710198

I spoke with Matt Clifford, the co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First a pre-idea investing firm. We talked about some very exciting topics! They are: Personality types of successful founders Founders with high agency The race between politics and technology The most underrated impactful historical event --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pradyumna-sp/message

Matt Clifford is the co-founder of Entrepreneur First. One of the most successful British accelerators, specialising in supporting the most talented engineers they can find to build companies from scratch. Their programmes are in London, Singapore, Toronto, Bangalore, Paris and Berlin. EF aims to give those who get in the best possible chance to build a world-class technology company. EF have helped over 3000 people build 500 companies with over $5bn portfolio value. Matt Clifford - Twitter 'Why start a startup?' - Matt Clifford, Entrepreneur First, excellent three hour video Entrepreneur First Youtube Entrepreneur First channel CAMentrepreneurs About Matt Clifford Matt Clifford is co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First, which he started with Alice Bentinck in 2011.Matt sits on the board of Code First Girls, which he co-founded in 2013 to teach young women how to code. Matt started his career at McKinsey & Co. and holds degrees from Cambridge and MIT, where he was a Kennedy Scholar. He was awarded an MBE for services to business in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours. About Richard Lucas Richard is a business and social entrepreneur who founded, led and/or invested in more than 30 businesses, Richard has been a TEDx event organiser, supports the pro-entrepreneurship ecosystem, and leads entrepreneurship workshops at all levels: from pre-schools to leading business schools. Richard was born in Oxford and moved to Poland in 1991. Read more here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/entrepreneurship-and-leadership

Matt is the Co-founder & CEO at Entrepreneur First, and Co-founder & NED at Code First Girls. We talk with Matt about: Internet in an era of "dampened variance" Increasing democratic participation Bull and Bear case for creativity What Matt looks for in people before investing Role of geography in entrepreneurship And MUCH more! Follow Matt on his Twitter at https://twitter.com/matthewclifford and subscribe to his newsletter at http://tib.matthewclifford.com/

This week, the boys inject a little Schlocktober into decomPOSERS month, courtesy of the cult classic horror comedy "Return of the Living Dead" (not to be confused with that other Living Dead film) with music by Matt Clifford and Francis Haines. This score is absolutely impossible to find if you're not Aaron, so thanks to him, you can check out the whole 42 minutes and 35 seconds right damn here. Stay spooky, my friends.

September 28, 2021--Host Anna Halligan interviews Trout Unlimited's Staff Attorney and water rights expert Matt Clifford about the drought and California water policy.

Matt Clifford MBE is cofounder and CEO of Entrepreneur First, the leading technology company builder in Europe, South East Asia […]

It's Rant and Rave Friday! To start the show, we listen to the Ada County Commissioners announce Matt Clifford as the new Ada County Sheriff. Do you think that our incarceration rates in Idaho are too high? Ada County Commissioner Ryan Davidson thinks so. Doug Traubel, one of the nominees for sheriff, joined Nate to discuss why he became controversial. If you are a native Idahoan, what do you think about the rapid growth? If you moved here from somewhere else, do you think you will ever move back? Since this weekend is Independence Day Nate talks to one very enthusiastic person about his firework show. (7/2/21)

Back in my home studio in Tampa Florida, I had one of my business partners Matt Clifford on the show. Matt is a graduate of Florida Atlantic University. He possesses a wealth of experience in many sectors of human movements and is phenomenal at expressing his intrigue in performance & fitness training with his own creative twist. Matt has a very unique outlook on not only fitness but life. He is a leader & an educator and embodies what the HyperSp33d brand is about. We discuss his unique athletic background, as well as the blending of all his passions & interests in a structured manner to create a new standard in the fitness industry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antone-goncalves-wilson/support

There's a new sheriff in town for Ada County but many residents may remember him. ON Friday, Ada County Commissioners selected Matt Clifford, the police chief for the Eagle Police Department, to be the county's next sheriff. On Thursday night, Ammon Bundy was convicted of trespassing at the Idaho statehouse. July 2 is World UFO Day and one Idaho man explains why the Gem State has so many sightings.

“What can machine learning do? You know, it's like having a million interns. It's not they can do everything that your core business needs to be able to do, but there are some things they can do very well. And if you can have a million of them, then there are things you can achieve that would be almost impossible to achieve with human scale, with normal numbers of people.”  In this week's episode of The G Word, Chris Wigley is joined by Matt Clifford, co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First and board member at Code for Girls. Matt holds degrees from Cambridge and MIT, where he was a Kennedy Scholar, and was awarded an MBE for services to business in the 2016 Queen's Birthday Honours.   Today, Matt talks about successful start-ups, tech developments within genomics and the value of investors. He also discusses his work with Entrepreneur First and the power of machine learning.  

Matt Clifford, Co-Founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First, the world's leading talent investor. They literally pay you to quit your job, find a co-founder and start a tech startup. The total value of the companies created through Entrepreneur First is around $3b. Listen to Matt's Podcast here. Sign up to Matt's Newsletter here. Want to be matched to a group chat with 15 other startup founders? Join Waves here.

Hello, and welcome to the Thoughts in Between podcast. I’m Matt Clifford, co-founder of Entrepreneur First and writer of the Thoughts in Between newsletter.My big obsession in life is understanding how the world is changing. That’s why I started Entrepreneur First, where we help the world’s most ambitious people find co-founders and build technology companies from scratch. And it’s also why I started writing the Thoughts in Between newsletter - to explore what I see as the world’s most important emerging questions. Questions like, how will artificial intelligence change geopolitics? What happens when the world’s superpowers decide they need independent capabilities in powerful new technologies? How do we reverse scientific and technological stagnation?In this podcast, I’m going to be exploring these questions and more through conversations with people right at the frontier of what’s happening. I’ll be talking to founders, investors, academics, journalists and others to dive into some of the big ideas from the newsletter in far more depth.----------------Thanks to Cofruition for consulting on and producing the show. You can learn more about Entrepreneur First at www.joinef.com and subscribe to my weekly newsletter at tib.matthewclifford.com

How has Asia come to have a 17-year head start on the rest of the world in dealing with indoor air quality? How could wearable technology expose companies that don't track their wellness and sustainability? And is the real estate industry finally ready for a conversation about how buildings can improve peoples' health? This episode feature sustainability experts Raefer Wallis, founder and CEO of GIGA, and developer of the RESET standard; Andrew Cole, general manager of sustainability at Lendlease Funds Management Australia; and Matthew Clifford, JLL's head of energy and sustainability services across Asia Pacific. Host: Rebecca Kent, content manager - Australia, JLL

What makes a good founder? How do you build a strong co-founding team? In this episode, we catch up with Matt Clifford and Alice Bentinck from Entrepreneur First (EF), who have been backing talented individuals pre-team and pre-idea. They've pioneered a new model of company creation, which involves bringing together extremely talented people from academia and industry to build the next generation of globally ambitious technology startups from scratch. EF has been producing incredible DeepTech companies around the world, including at STATION F in Paris. Their program at STATION F is currently recruiting for talents to join them in April 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alice Bentinck and Matt Clifford founded Entrepreneur First in 2011 with a mission to expand the global network of entrepreneurs and investors – so that one's geographical location doesn't make or break whether they have the opportunity to participate in the startup ecosystem. The "talent investor" organization recruits and backs individuals at the very earliest stage: before they have a team, or often even an idea. Greylock general partner and Entrepreneur First board member Reid Hoffman sat down with Alice and Matt to discuss how the organization has evolved over the years, the surprisingly positive impacts of the pandemic on company-building, and what they see for 2021 and beyond.

Overview: Today, we discuss how African innovation hubs are nurturing entrepreneurship, the history of CCHub / iHub & end with our views on the future outlook of African innovation hubs Companies discussed: CcHub, iHub, Entrepreneur First, Y Combinator (YC), TechStars & Station F Business concepts discussed: Innovation Hubs, sustainable business models & Entrepreneurial support/financing Conversation highlights: (01:07) - Why innovation hubs / entrepreneur support organizations are important (02:45) - What are innovation hubs (04:37) - Different types of innovation hubs (15:24) - Private vs Government innovation hubs (18:15) - Challenges faced by innovation hubs (19:58) - Problems that African innovation hubs solve (27:10) - iHub, Kenya - founder, history, incubated startups (31:11) - CcHub - founder, history, incubated startups (40:30) - CcHub acquisition of iHub (43:30) - Trends across Africa’s innovation hubs (48:50) - Bankole’s overall thoughts and outlook (53:52) - Olumide’s overall thoughts and outlook (58:15) - Bankole and Olumide’s recommendations, small wins & open questions Olumide’s recommendations & small wins: Recommendation: The Psychology of Money (by Morgan Housel): Great book about finance & decision making Recommendation: Reddit summary post about book: Great group focused on financial independence Recommendation: Personal Information Management Assistants: Proposes idea of PIMAs - summarizers + curators of high quality content (e.g., podcasts, articles & books) Small win: Played Stadia games: Spiritfarer & The Turing test Open question: What successful business models have you seen work well for corporate & government innovation hubs in Africa? Bankole’s recommendations & small wins: Recommendations: Anatomy of a Swipe by Ahmed Siddiqui - A book about how payment systems work Small win: The weather got much better and I was able to resume going out on walks. Open question: What kind of innovation hubs would you like to see? Something like Entrepreneur First, or “traditional” hubs like ccHub? Other content: Invest Like the Best episode with founder of Entrepreneur First, Matt Clifford - link Other content: Afrilabs and Briter: Tech Hubs Report Q4 2019 - link We’d love to hear from you. If you have feedback or just want to say hello, please email info@afrobility.com. All episodes at Afrobility.com

In this episode, we will be talking about Entrepreneur First, a program that was established in Europe and Asia in 2011 and has recently launched in Canada. Entrepreneur First was founded by Alice Bentinck and Matt Clifford, and is the world’s leading talent investor. They help entrepreneurs find a co-founder, develop an idea, and start a company. To date, Entrepreneur First has worked with over 2000 individuals to initiate more than 300 companies, with a combined net worth of $2 billion. Today’s guest is Rachel Zimmer. She is the General Manager of Entrepreneur First in Canada. Many know Rachel for co-founding 5Crowd, which was acquired by SGSCO in 2016. Rachel reflects on some of her past struggles, embarrassing moments and experiences that have shaped her as an entrepreneur. As we discuss the early stages of a startup, she emphasizes the importance of conducting sufficient research that may prevent future product market fit issues. Moreover, we talk about women in entrepreneurship. Rachel gives her best advice on being a female leader in the business world and overcoming self-doubt, including imposter syndrome. We talk about the importance of establishing a clear vision for oneself before embarking on the long and demanding startup journey. Entrepreneurship looks sexy but it isn’t. Rachel stresses the importance of being easy on oneself and preparing for necessary sacrifices. The entire startup journey can be challenging and intimidating, but doing what one is truly passionate about can make the process more enjoyable, and potentially more rewarding. Lastly, Rachel mentions Holly Gonzalez and Anna Caravaggio, for their approaches to communication, relationship building and the effective management of tense situations.Entrepreneur First applications close on August 28th, 2020. If you are interested in applying, click on the link below: https://jobs.lever.co/joinefnow/0b785d4c-3a6e-4597-829e-fcafb06cae2b?_ga=2.260627913.553409686.1592905466-916163216.1592905466Good Luck!

Starting a company with a stranger is not the traditional path for many entrepreneurs, but this is one of the basic principles of Entrepreneur First (EF), the world’s leading talent investor. Matt Clifford, EF’s CEO and co-founder, joins Azeem Azhar to explain why he invests in founders before they have a business idea and other novel approaches to venture capital and innovation.

Matt Clifford is the CEO and co-founder of the world's leading talent investor, Entrepreneur First, which helps people launch a tech startup from scratch. In this episode we discuss: - The current state of talent allocation including whether there are too many entrepreneurs - What's causing the slowdown in innovation in the West and how to halt it - The tough problem of organising genius and successful attempts to do it We also talk about the role of government vs business in solving big problems and how the startup ecosystem has been affected by COVID-19.

The Lowdown: Matt Clifford, co-founder of Entrepreneur First and Steve O’Hear,  reporter at Techcrunch discuss the UK Government's recently announced Future Fund.

Matt Clifford (@matthewclifford) and Alice Bentinck (@alicebentinck), co-founders of Entrepreneur First, join Erik on this episode.They discuss:- What EF is all about and why Matt says that being an entrepreneur is one of the highest-leverage ways to change the world.- How to do ideation well, and how they think about it differently from traditional VC firms.- What they’ve learned about good founding teams and what makes a good co-founder match.- The challenges around changing the culture around entrepreneurship.- How they think about expansion and what their future will look like.- How to encourage more people to become founders.Applications for the summer vintage of our Network Catalyst accelerator are now open! The early decision deadline is May 15th and final deadline is June 5th. Learn more and apply today at www.villageglobal.vc/network-catalyst.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.

Matt Clifford (@matthewclifford) and Alice Bentinck (@alicebentinck), co-founders of Entrepreneur First, join Erik on this episode.They discuss:- What EF is all about and why Matt says that being an entrepreneur is one of the highest-leverage ways to change the world.- How to do ideation well, and how they think about it differently from traditional VC firms.- What they’ve learned about good founding teams and what makes a good co-founder match.- The challenges around changing the culture around entrepreneurship.- How they think about expansion and what their future will look like.- How to encourage more people to become founders.Applications for the summer vintage of our Network Catalyst accelerator are now open! The early decision deadline is May 15th and final deadline is June 5th. Learn more and apply today at www.villageglobal.vc/network-catalyst.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.

Matt Clifford, co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First, takes a global view when investing in people and their ideas. Not surprisingly, to hear Clifford tell it, there is practically no place on earth where startups and their investors are conducting business as usual. So, what should founders anticipate as they look to raise their next round, and whom should they place their trust in as they navigate the months ahead?

Matt Clifford is the co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First. EF helps create deep tech startups by attracting exceptional talent, and having them go through a unique program to create teams, identify real problems, and fund the most promising ones. SOSV has funded several EF graduates (and likely more to come). This podcast is hosted by Benjamin Joffe, Partner at SOSV, a global early stage fund focused on deep tech. SOSV runs multiple accelerator programs including HAX (intelligent hardware) and IndieBio (life sciences). In this episode, you will learn about: 1. The Origins of Entrepreneur First The Role of Talent Networks How EF Helps Talent Create Companies Deep Tech is a Competitive Advantage Creating A Silicon Valley Bubble 2. Why Invest In Deep Tech Why Deep Tech Impact Today’s World How Entrepreneur First Can Invest Pre-Traction The Key To Building Winning Teams 3. The Lean Startup Way To Create Teams And Invest Community-Driven Due Diligence Investing In Early Stage Deep Tech Building New Capital Playbooks Ambitious Projects Have Better Chances 4. What’s Next for EF Other Resources: Matt's newsletter 'Thoughts in Between'

My guest today is Matt Clifford. He’s the co-founder of Entrepreneur First, the world’s leading talent investor. They invest “pre-company” by helping the best people in cities around the world find a co-founder, develop an idea, and start a company. So far, they’ve helped 1000 people start 200 companies worth a combined $1.5B. This conversation covers their entire ecosystem and holds lessons for anyone building a business. I especially loved Matt’s ideas on the history of ambition.   Please enjoy our conversation.   For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast. Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub. Follow Patrick on Twitter at @patrick_oshag   Show Notes 1:20 – (First Question) – An overview on talent investing 4:37 – The history of ambition 10:08 – How do they search for ambitious people 12:21 – What happens early on for these formed teams 17:43 – Assigning an idea to a talented team 20:52 – Opportunities in deep technology 27:16 – A closer look at the hardware and machinery of the deep technology changes 30:54 – The geographical focus of venture capital investments 37:16 – Problems with the way early-stage investment world works 41:22 – People who are creating value in a management company and how they manage their investments 55:12 – Advice to people creating investment companies and pricing power 1:00:31 – The power of cities 1:02:46 – Topics they cover in their newsletter; technological sovereignty as one example 1:04:11 – Experience and thoughts on China             1:06:51 – A.I. Nationalism 1:12:03 – Kindest thing anyone has done for Matt   Learn More For more episodes go to InvestorFieldGuide.com/podcast.  Sign up for the book club, where you’ll get a full investor curriculum and then 3-4 suggestions every month at InvestorFieldGuide.com/bookclub Follow Patrick on twitter at @patrick_oshag

Matt Clifford has helped accelerate the businesses of over 1000 entrepreneurs. He's the co-founder of Entrepreneur First, the world's leading technology talent investor. Entrepreneur First brings together extraordinary people to build startups from scratch in London, Singapore, Berlin, Hong Kong, Paris and Bangalore.I really enjoyed this conversation about entrepreneurship, being a founder, and how to get started if you are feeling called to be an entrepreneur. We discuss the Mom test for business validity and how Reid Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, became a backer for Entrepreneur First. Matt and Entrepreneur First have helped fund over 100 companies including Magic Pony Technology which was acquired by twitter. In this episode, Matt shares his thoughts on what it means to be an entrepreneur, the mindset of an entrepreneur, resources, and what it takes to become successful.Resources From The EpisodeListen to it on Apple PodcastsStream Episode in the BrowserDownload as an MP3LinksFacebookTwitterEntrepreneur FirstThoughts in Between (Digest)BooksThe Mom Test by Rob FitzpatrickHow do you become a founder? Explore the mindset one has to be in. (23:08)What are some of the success stories you’ve had with EF? (2:24)Is there an important belief or mindset one needs to have to become an entrepreneur? (4:24)What happens if you fail? How do you know if you're idea is worth pursuing? (7:15)How do you get the motivation to work hard during the grind? (35:37)What is your background that led you to start Entrepreneur First? (12:47)What differentiates entrepreneurs from everyone else?What is deep technology and why is it important? (30:00)What is the "Mom Test"? (51:06)What do you think contributes to a company's success? (37:17)

In this episode I speak to Matt Clifford about talent investing, how big long term projects can start small, and financial innovations. Matt is the CEO and co-founder of Entrepreneur First. Entrepreneur First, abbreviated as EF, is a fascinating system. It starts with cohorts of around fifty to a hundred ambitious, talented people who want to start companies but might not even have an idea to build around. Key Takeaways The mental model of predictable vs. unpredictable value. The idea that hypothesis testing speed predicts success even in projects where you won't see real results any time soon. The idea of money as a commodity that fuels innovations Background on EF (context for some of the podcast) EF then helps cohort members pair up into teams and get companies off the ground. Matt and Alice Bentinck started EF in 2011 and the history is kind of a crazy story: it started as a non-profit and now has raised a massive fund from LPs. One of the highlights in the story that really put EF on the map was a company named Magic Pony that sold to Twitter for an unconfirmed 150 million dollars eighteen months after starting at EF. There are links to Matt talking more about both the structure of EF and EF's history in the show notes. EF is a fascinating innovation system because it challenges many ideas that have basically become gospel in the startup world - everything from "if someone isn't willing to start a company in a garage with no income they don't have what it takes" to "only founding teams with a long working relationship can succeed." Resources Matt on Twitter (@matthewclifford) Matt's weekly newsletter EF on Wikipedia Magic Pony exit referenced in podcast Matt speaking at Startup Grind about how EF works   Ideas Capital as a resource like any other Adverse selection The best CEO of a deep tech business often doesn't know the best CTO of that business Predictable value vs Unpredictable value Predictable market does not necessarily mean existing markets Basically logic-able innovations Job as founder is to lay out 18 month roadmaps Think of VC as a financial product Providing optionality to the founder Income sharing, with optionality The power of finance innovations  Misalignment of incentive between VCs and entrepreneurs because VCs have a portfolio

Entrepreneur First Co-Founder and CEO Matt Clifford interviews EF Hong Kong General Manager Lavina Tien exploring her background and the Hong Kong startup ecosystem. In this episode they discuss: - Lavina’s background and why she was excited by EF’s mission - The Hong Kong startup ecosystem and the opportunities in the area - EF’s partnership with HAX, the world’s leading early stage hardware investor This was a great conversation with some great insight into Lavina’s story and the Hong Kong ecosystem.

Matt Clifford is one of the co-founders and CEO of Entrepreneur First.  They invest in the world's most ambitious technologists to help build world-class deep technology startups from scratch in London, Singapore and Berlin.  If you like the show, please rate us on iTunes!  Thanks so much.

Alice Bentinck co-founded EF with Matt Clifford in 2011, back when people thought the idea of inorganic team building was crazy. Seven years on, with the EF model validated from a number of successful exits and investment from Linkedin Co-Founder Reid Hoffman it’s clear that Matt and Alice weren’t that crazy after all. In this conversation with Alice we talk about the mechanics of the EF process and how it actually works, discussing a range of topics including: - The process of choosing the right co founder - The early days at EF and initial resistance to the idea of inorganic team building - The importance of focus and the difference between building a product and building a startup This was a great conversation and you’ll definitely leave with a deeper understanding of the EF process and some great insights into everything from finding a co-founder to developing a product. 

In today’s episode I kick off the podcast by speaking to EF Co-Founder Matt Clifford. Matt Co-Founded EF with Alice Bentinck back in 2011 and since then EF has gone from strength to strength, building hundreds of companies worth over $400m including Magic Pony Technology, Tractable and StackHut. After starting London, EF has now set up additional programmes in Singapore and Berlin and recently raising funding from LinkedIn Co-Founder and Greylock Partner Reid Hoffman to continue scaling the EF mission globally. In this episode Matt and I discuss: - Why the risk of starting a company isn’t as big as you think and the two kinds of risk that prospective founders often confuse - How the world has moved from writing cheques to writing code and why technology entrepreneurship is the best career path for ambitious people - How EF has formalised its offering to serve the different parts of the startup path – from helping you find a co founder to getting you funded This was a fascinating a conversation as always with Matt and you’ll definitely get a sense of some of the driving ideas behind EF and insights into the current state of tech entrepreneurship.

Matt Clifford is the co-founder of Entrepreneur First, the world's leading technology talent investor. In this episode we discuss: - The qualities aspiring entrepreneurs should be looking to cultivate - The environmental characteristics that produce startup hubs - What Matt has learned from creating over 100 startups in the tech space So whether you’re looking to build a startup or want to get some insight into the tech trends that will affect us in the future, this episode has you covered.

Matt Clifford is the co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First, the world's leading technology company builder. EF invests in top technical individuals to help them build world-class deep tech startups in London and Singapore. Since 2011, they’ve created over 100 startups, including Magic Pony, an AI company acquired by Twitter in 2016, and Cleo, a chat app for banking.   Matt is also the co-founder of Code First: Girls, a free part-time course for high-potential female university students who want to be part of the digital revolution.   In 2016, Matt received an MBE from the Queen of England for recognition of his work.   As always, connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or on our website at bankingthefuture.com.   If you like today's show, please subscribe on iTunes, or your podcast platform of choice, and leave us a review.   Thank you very much for joining us today. Please welcome, Matt Clifford.

Matt Clifford, Co-Founder and COO of Barnana, joins hosts Nick Ashburn and Sandi Hunt to discuss the banana-based snack company's mission to eliminate food waste through a model described as upcycling rejected bananas on Dollars and Change. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summary: Matt Clifford is the co founder of Entrepreneur First. One of the most successful British accellerators, specialising in supporting the most talented engineers they can find to build companies from scratch. Their programmes in London and Singapore those who get in the best shot at building a world-class technology company. EF have helped over … Continue reading Matt Clifford – Founder of Entrepreneur First -a new type of accellerator (s3ep2) → The post Matt Clifford – Founder of Entrepreneur First -a new type of accellerator (s3ep2) appeared first on Project Kazimierz.

Nik Ingersoll cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer of Barnana with Caue Suplicy and Matt Clifford. Barnana is a healthy organic banana snack with flavors like coconut/banana, banana chocolate and many more. They are in over 5000 stores including Safeway and Whole Foods and are in the US, Japan, Canada and Australia. There company is on a mission to end food waste at banana farms. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: [0:10] Jeremy’s introduction of Nik Ingersoll of Barnana.com [2:03] Nik’s lowest moment and how he pushed through. [4:36] The story Nik thinks of when he thinks of his dad. [5:13] The proudest moments Nik has experienced in business. In this episode… There are few things harder to handle in life than a death in the family. All of us have to face it and it’s never easy. It’s even more difficult when you’re in the midst of growing a fledgling business. Nik Ingersoll shares his story on this episode of Inspired Insider. When his father died Nik Ingersoll discovered that the expected burden of grief was compounded by the added pressures of the year old business he was running. On this episode of Inspired Insider Nick shares how he dealt with that hardship and kept the business running at the same time. Whenever you experience the loss of a family member you deal with it in your own unique way. But what happens if your way isn’t entirely possible? Nik Ingersoll lost his Dad a year into his new business and had to learn how to grieve and work hard at the same time. You can hear his story on this episode. There are so many nutritional supplements and healthy snacks on the market these days it seems like it would be impossible to introduce a new product effectively. But that’s exactly what Nik Ingersoll and the team at Barnana have done. You can hear Nik talk about the steady rise of their world-famous snack food, on this episode. Resources Mentioned on this episode BOOK: Time Collapsing www.Barnana.com Sponsor for this episode Our sponsor today is www.Rise25.com where entrepreneurs of 6,7, and 8 figure businesses come together live and in person every few months to solve their biggest business challenges through this high-level Mastermind group. Each member leaves each week with lifelong friendships and actionable steps to take their business to the next level. Check out Rise25.com - a group run by myself and cofounder John Corcoran. Rise 25 is application only. The new free online CSS cleaner tool allows you to organize style for websites.

In Episode 12 of the NASPA Leadership Podcast, Dr. Matt Clifford, Associate Dean of Students at Wake Forest University and National President of Omicron Delta Kappa, stops by to discuss ODK's mission and role in student leadership, professional engagement, and leadership in residence life.

Matt Clifford is co-founder and CEO of Entrepreneur First, Europe's leading pre-seed investment programme for founders of deep technology startups. Founded in 2011, EF backs the world's top technical talent pre-company. EF's startups have raised over $100m in funding and are breaking ground in artificial intelligence, robotics and infrastructure, among other fields. Outside EF, he is co-founder and non-executive director of Code First Girls and non-executive director of Techfortrade. Before starting EF, Matt worked at McKinsey & Co. as a strategy consultant, and studied at the University of Cambridge and at MIT.    In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: 1.) How did Matt come to found the world's top technical talent pre-company programme? 2.)  Should everyone be an entrepreneur? How can a founder determine whether this is the right path for them? Can entrepreneurialism be taught or is it an innate skill within? 3.) What does Matt think of the idea and fear of many founders that they are simply not ready? How do we know when one is ready? What are the signs? 4.) How important is mindset for founders? Matt has previously stated the importance of a growth mindset? What does he mean by this and how does he advise founders to approach this? 5.) What is the most common mistake Matt sees entrepreneurs in EF make? How does he help to combat this? 6.) What does the future of work look like? Where will jobs be at this century? Items Mentioned In Today’s Episode:  Matt's Fave Book: Sapiens (Same as Parker Thompson @ AngelList) Matt's Fave Blog: Marginal Revolution Matt's Most Recent Investment: Cloud NC, Third Eye As always you can follow The Twenty Minute VC, Harry and Matt on Twitter here! If you would like to see a more colourful side to Harry with many a mojito session, you can follow him on Instagram here!   The Twenty Minute VC is brought to you by Leesa, the Warby Parker or TOMS shoes of the mattress industry. Lees have done away with the terrible mattress showroom buying experience by creating a luxury premium foam mattress that is order completely online and ships for free to your doorstep. The 10 inch mattress comes in all sizes and is engineered with 3 unique foam layers for a universal, adaptive feel, including 2 inches of memory foam and 2 inches of a really cool latex foam called Avena, design to keep you cool. All Leesa mattresses are 100% US or UK made and for every 10 mattresses they sell, they donate one to a shelter. Go to Leesa.com/VC and enter the promo code VC75 to get $75 off!  

In this episode, Matt Clifford, Co-founder and CEO at Entrepreneur First, on prioritizing technical talent to build the companies of the future.

Source: 80,000 Hours (original audio).

Note that this interview was recorded before we were running a professional podcast. Summary and discussion here: https://80000hours.org/2015/12/podcast-with-founder-of-entrepreneur-first-about-being-a-startup-founder/

The pod continues its U.K. road trip, meeting up with three startup founders -- including one startup accelerator programme -- to discuss the entrepreneurial ecosystem in London and more broadly the U.K. and Europe. Let's be clear upfront: London is not the center of the universe when it comes to technology. But the diversity of industries and thinking in the British capital brings with it advantages when starting a tech company, say our guests on this segment of the podcast, which includes Michelle You, co-founder of Songkick; co-founder of Lifecake, and former Skype engineer Nick Babaian; and Matt Clifford, co-founder of London-based accelerator Entrepreneur First. So what does it take to build flourishing startup communities?

Matt Clifford created Barnana, a new product that is extremely healthy and disrupting the food and health industry! Find out more about this amazing product and how you can do the same thing!

Matt Clifford is the Chief Executive and Co-Founder of Entrepreneur First which identifies and invests in Europe's top technical students.