Why “Give First” Is More Than Just Startup Advice | Boulder Bubble Podcast Episode #2

Why “Give First” Is More Than Just Startup Advice | Boulder Bubble Podcast Episode #2

Brad Feld is a longtime venture capitalist, co-founder of Foundry Group, and an early investor in companies like Fitbit and SendGrid. He’s known for his candid, generous approach to supporting entrepreneurs, his deep reflections on mental health in startups, and his philosophy of ‘give first’ within the startup ecosystem.Brad's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Give-First-Mentorship-Brad-Feld/dp/1646871324The Boulder Bubble Newsletter & More: https://boulderbubble.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmdyWHE5NGo5MndwelVZRFV0N1paZEtObnRBUXxBQ3Jtc0tsVk5WR3JLVXZNbGFTNHZrNFZBcExXeEpKZG02SjZfazYwcHVkU0dGLU12cEJvNWgxcXpaeFAxb3NEbnRQNU5uX05oUl95cjFQS2RLX0VPSUVUbGFvWFprYVA5NENHcmxKX19XdVdmSEdRWVFyMU1zbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fboulderbubble.com%2F&v=pRUD5ilYSJU]

Cultivatiing Optimism, Inspired By America's Happiest City.

This is the first of a weekly podcast series under 'the ''Boulder Bubble' banner. The Boulder Bubble embraces this legacy and expands it. In response to the challenges of climate change, societal division, and global uncertainty, we exist as a force for unity and creativity. We reject fear and hate as tools of influence—and instead champion stories, innovations, and voices that uplift and connect. That legacy fuels the Boulder Bubble. In a world often overwhelmed by division and driven by fear, we believe optimism is not just a feeling—it’s a strategy. And today, through the powerful emergence of artificial intelligence and human-centered technology, the reasons to believe in a better future have never been more tangible.