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#382: Alex Konrad on The Best Stories In Tech
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#382: Alex Konrad on The Best Stories In Tech
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Sep 11, 2020
#382: Alex Konrad on The Best Stories In Tech
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I would really recommend to the audience [to] find a novel that just changes how you think about the world, and that will unlock things that you don't expect perhaps more than a book that's like '20 tips that are going to improve your
business.'
Reading Fiction Broadens Alex Konrad's Perspective
Clubhouse had the perfect storm fundraise because it's an app that VCs are obsessed with, and as much as VCs should be thinking about markets that are not themselves, it's really easy to see the demand for something when you are the target
customer.
VCs Are Obsessed With Clubhouse, a Drop-In Audio App
It turns out, you don't have to have the perfect tool. If it's just the best available and you keep improving it, everyone's going to switch to
it.
What Enabled Zoom to Overtake the Video Conferencing Market?
I find that fiction [books] can sort of allow me to see things differently and have perspective that I really
need.
Reading Fiction Broadens Alex Konrad's Perspective
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Alex Konrad's Path from Harvard to Forbes Senior Editor
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Alex Konrad Studied Archaeology in College
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As a Forbes Senior Editor, Alex Konrad Covers Venture Capital & Tech
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The Midas List Is Forbes' Annual Ranking of the Top VCs
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Some VCs Get Angry for Not Making The Midas List
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The Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital List Is Nomination-Based
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Why Alex Wrote a Profile About Dustin Moskovitz & Asana
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Investors Weren't Confident Asana Would Succeed
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Asana Deliberately Limited Their Growth Rate & Prioritized Sustainability
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Asana Co-Founder Dustin Moskovitz Is an Introvert With an Extrovert Budget
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Alex Konrad Wrote an Article About Low-Profile Investor Lee Fixel
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What Makes Lee Fixel a Successful Investor?
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Lee Fixel Blends Early & Late-Stage Investments Into a Single Fund
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Alex Konrad Recalls Meeting Canva Co-Founder Melanie Perkins
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Alex Konrad Spent Time With the Canva Founders in Australia
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The Three Tactics Canva Used to Amass a $2.7 Billion Valuation
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Listening to Customers Helped Canva Become Successful
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Founders Like Melanie Perkins & Eric Yuan Enjoy Speaking With Customers
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Alex Konrad Thinks Zoom Founder Eric Yuan Is Extremely Kind
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What Enabled Zoom to Overtake the Video Conferencing Market?
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Zoom Founder Eric Yuan Likes Corny Dad Jokes
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Zoom's Stock Has 6x'd Since Alex Published His Company Profile
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VCs Are Obsessed With Clubhouse, a Drop-In Audio App
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Consumer App Early Adopters Are Usually Investors
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Clubhouse Utilized an Influencer-First Strategy
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How Alex Konrad Landed an Interview With Masayoshi Son
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Masayoshi Son Is Calm, Unthreatening, & Thinks Big Picture
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Masayoshi Son Believes Most Markets Are Winner-Take-All
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Masayoshi Son Is More Self-Aware Than Many People Think
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Masayoshi Son Isn't Motivated By Hoarding Money
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Alex Konrad Profiled Snowflake, a $12.4B Cloud Data Platform
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Alex's 2020 Article About Zoom Was His Most-Trafficked of All-Time
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Alex Konrad Profiled Billionaire Investor Chris Sacca
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Chris Sacca's High-Quality Network Influenced His Investing Success
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Alex Konrad's Partner, Natalie Sportelli, Is a Brand Marketing Expert
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Reading Fiction Broadens Alex Konrad's Perspective
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Does Alex Konrad Believe in Aliens?
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Why Pomp Asks Podcast Guests If They Believe in Aliens
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Pomp Likes to Ask 'What Would Change Your Mind?' as a Follow-Up Question
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How Does Pomp Rate His Ability to 'Read' Podcasts Guests?
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Connect With Alex Konrad Online
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Clips
Pomp Introduces Alex Konrad (Part I)
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Subscribe to Pomp's Newsletter
Disclaimer
Pomp Introduces Alex Konrad (Part II)
Alex Konrad's Path from Harvard to Forbes Senior Editor
Alex Konrad Studied Archaeology in College
As a Forbes Senior Editor, Alex Konrad Covers Venture Capital & Tech
The Midas List Is Forbes' Annual Ranking of the Top VCs
Some VCs Get Angry for Not Making The Midas List
The Forbes 30 Under 30 Venture Capital List Is Nomination-Based
Why Alex Wrote a Profile About Dustin Moskovitz & Asana
Investors Weren't Confident Asana Would Succeed
Asana Deliberately Limited Their Growth Rate & Prioritized Sustainability
Asana Co-Founder Dustin Moskovitz Is an Introvert With an Extrovert Budget
Alex Konrad Wrote an Article About Low-Profile Investor Lee Fixel
What Makes Lee Fixel a Successful Investor?
Lee Fixel Blends Early & Late-Stage Investments Into a Single Fund
Alex Konrad Recalls Meeting Canva Co-Founder Melanie Perkins
Alex Konrad Spent Time With the Canva Founders in Australia
The Three Tactics Canva Used to Amass a $2.7 Billion Valuation
Listening to Customers Helped Canva Become Successful
Founders Like Melanie Perkins & Eric Yuan Enjoy Speaking With Customers
Alex Konrad Thinks Zoom Founder Eric Yuan Is Extremely Kind
What Enabled Zoom to Overtake the Video Conferencing Market?
Zoom Founder Eric Yuan Likes Corny Dad Jokes
Zoom's Stock Has 6x'd Since Alex Published His Company Profile
VCs Are Obsessed With Clubhouse, a Drop-In Audio App
Consumer App Early Adopters Are Usually Investors
Clubhouse Utilized an Influencer-First Strategy
How Alex Konrad Landed an Interview With Masayoshi Son
Masayoshi Son Is Calm, Unthreatening, & Thinks Big Picture
Masayoshi Son Believes Most Markets Are Winner-Take-All
Masayoshi Son Is More Self-Aware Than Many People Think
Masayoshi Son Isn't Motivated By Hoarding Money
Alex Konrad Profiled Snowflake, a $12.4B Cloud Data Platform
Alex's 2020 Article About Zoom Was His Most-Trafficked of All-Time
Alex Konrad Profiled Billionaire Investor Chris Sacca
Chris Sacca's High-Quality Network Influenced His Investing Success
Alex Konrad's Partner, Natalie Sportelli, Is a Brand Marketing Expert
Reading Fiction Broadens Alex Konrad's Perspective
Does Alex Konrad Believe in Aliens?
Why Pomp Asks Podcast Guests If They Believe in Aliens
Pomp Likes to Ask 'What Would Change Your Mind?' as a Follow-Up Question
How Does Pomp Rate His Ability to 'Read' Podcasts Guests?
Connect With Alex Konrad Online
Pomp & Alex Outro
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