Episode Details

Should you still study entrepreneurship if you want to build a company?

Venture capitalist Trace Cohen doesn't think so.

In this conversation with Yoel Israel, Trace explains why an entrepreneurship degree isn't the advantage it once was, what founders should focus on instead, and why the people around you often matter more than what's taught in a classroom.

The conversation goes far beyond education. They also discuss why Israeli startups are expanding to the US earlier than ever, why experienced founders can raise $100M before launching a product, what American investors misunderstand about Israeli entrepreneurs, and how venture capital has changed over the past decade.

Whether you're a founder, investor, student, or simply curious about how successful startups are built, this conversation offers practical lessons from someone who's worked with entrepreneurs on both sides of the Atlantic.

Hosted by Yoel Israel

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00:00 Intro

01:33 Why Israeli startups are expanding to the US earlier

08:25 From entrepreneur to venture capitalist

15:36 The truth about entrepreneurship degrees

22:30 Why $100M seed rounds are happening

32:08 The real advantage of Israeli founders

43:18 What Americans misunderstand about Israelis

53:49 How venture capital really works

1:06:41 The future of AI, defense tech, and Israeli innovation

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