John Mannes | Basis Set - On going from government and to venture, how curiosity breeds alpha, and sometimes we just need to focus on what's right in front of us

Meet John Mannes, Partner at Basis Set, one of the original AI-native venture funds. In this episode, he shares what he learned growing up in DC and how it applies to Silicon Valley, the importance of understanding founder psychology, and the impact of how growing up can shape the entrepreneurial mindset.

He shares how he stays ahead of the technology curve and how, rather than being sector-focused as an investor, he is more focused on how big the opportunity can be, regardless of the sector.

Lastly, he shares advice from his father that shapes his day-to-day outlook, and how those who learn early what hard work looks like can have a significant impact on how they approach things later in life.