Welcome to a special throwback episode of Tech Scenes, where we explore what makes tech founders and the cities they live in thrive. In this episode, originally aired on June 6th, 2018, we take a walk through Boulder, Colorado, with the legendary Brad Feld, Co-Founder of Foundry Group and Techstars.

Brad Feld is a well-known serial entrepreneur, investor, and author of several influential books, including "Startup Communities" and "Venture Deals." As a venture capitalist at Foundry Group, a firm he started with partners Seth Levine, Ryan McIntyre, and Jason Mendelson, Brad has been a pivotal figure in financing technology startups since the early 1990s. His journey began as an angel investor and evolved into becoming an institutional investor, helping shape the tech landscape in Boulder and beyond.

In this episode, Brad shares his insights on the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Boulder, the importance of community in fostering innovation, and his experiences and lessons learned from decades of investing in tech startups. We also delve into his role at Techstars, a global platform for investment and innovation, and how it has helped countless startups grow and succeed.

Join us as we revisit this inspiring conversation with Brad Feld, exploring the vibrant tech scene in Boulder and the factors that contribute to its success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers timeless wisdom and valuable takeaways from one of the most influential figures in the startup world.

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Welcome to Part Two of our drive with Brett Queener, Partner at Bonfire Ventures, on Tech Scenes Santa Barbara. In this episode, we delve deeper into Brett’s extensive knowledge and experience, focusing on the transformative power of AI, the importance of AI UX as a cognitive layer, and the critical aspects of successful board collaboration.

Brett shares his insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and how integrating AI UX as a cognitive layer can enhance user experiences and drive innovation. We also discuss the strategic benefits of leveraging an operating system and maintaining a consistent cadence to ensure organizational efficiency, growth and scale.

Additionally, Brett emphasizes the importance of empowering your team, fostering a culture of trust, and providing the tools and autonomy they need to excel. His practical advice and real-world examples offer valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders aiming to navigate the complexities of the tech industry and achieve sustainable success.

Join us for this episode as we continue our exploration of the key factors driving growth and innovation in the tech world. Whether you're an founder, a tech enthusiast, or simply interested in the dynamics of successful business leadership, this episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiration.

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In this episode of Tech Scenes Unplugged, we connect with Ben Foster, the Co-Founder of Prodify. With a rich background as a Chief Product Officer at leading companies like WHOOP, GoCanvas, and Opower, Ben brings a wealth of experience and insights into the pivotal role of product management in driving tech company success. Ben's career highlights include expanding teams and company valuations significantly, establishing strong product visions, and championing customer-focused strategies. At WHOOP, Ben grew the team tenfold and the company valuation fifteenfold, hitting record-high retention rates and grooming new leaders. At GoCanvas, he fostered a product-led culture and led the company through hypergrowth, M&A activities, and pricing strategy development. At Opower, he built the product organization from the ground up, contributing to a tenfold revenue increase and taking the company public. In this episode, Ben shares his key learnings from these roles, such as balancing day-to-day operations with visionary leadership, expanding the definition of "Product" to include pricing and engagement services, and applying behavioral science to drive user engagement. He discusses the importance of vision-led product management, modeling the financial impact of product development, and organizing around customer outcomes to support hypergrowth. Ben also introduces Prodify, a company dedicated to making product management easier through advisory, coaching, and consulting services. Prodify helps entrepreneurs, startup founders, product executives, and product team leads make strategic product decisions, foster product-driven cultures, and build world-class product teams. During our conversation, we delve into the importance of product in tech companies, understanding and achieving product-market fit, playing offense in product development, leveraging Peak OS and the significance of a strong product vision. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a product executive, or someone passionate about product management, this episode is packed with actionable insights and valuable advice. Join us for a deep dive into the world of product management and learn how to drive success through a strong product focus. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with all our episodes, where we bring you the untold stories of innovation and leadership from the tech world, only on Tech Scenes. Learn more about the book “Peak Teams - Mastering the Habit of Unstoppable Venture-backed Companies” - https://geni.us/peak-teams Visit Collective Genius to Build your Venture-backed Team with the Peak Operating System - www.collective-genius.com Music by Andrew Applepie - https://soundcloud.com/andrewapplepie #prodify #benfoster #productmanagement #productleadership #productroadmap #productcouncil #collectivegenius #peakoperatingsystem #peakos #vbos #innovation #investing #venturecapital #startups #healthtech #SaaS ##entrepreneurshipceo #founder #cofounder #okrs #kpis