This podcast episode features Sean, a Managing General Partner at SOSV, who shares his transformative journey from janitor to venture capitalist, emphasizing the importance of seizing opportunities and learning from diverse experiences. Throughout the conversation, Sean reflects on his successful investments in companies like Netflix and Apple, discusses SOSV's innovative multi-stage investment strategy, and reveals the significance of hands-on support for startups. He also provides insights into the deep tech landscape and shares his core learnings from decades in venture capital, ultimately challenging the notion of leadership as creating followers, instead advocating for fostering new leaders.