Mentor Spotlight: Jason Frishman — NetCapital

The Capital Network
Sep 6, 2018 · 2 min read

A PLACE WHERE WE CELEBRATE OUR MENTORS & PARTNERS — A FUN LITTLE SNEAK PEAK INTO THEIR PASSION, INTERESTS, & ACCOMPLISHMENT.

THIS WEEK WE ARE CELEBRATING JASON FRISHMAN!

Jason Frishman, Founder and CEO at NetCapital

Entrepreneur or Investor? Both

Company: NetCapital

What is Your Preferred Stage of Startup to Work With & Why?

The stage of a company does not matter to me, but the entrepreneur’s willingness to listen is important. Sometimes the later the stage, the less coachable to entrepreneur, but I am not one to generalize in this way.

What Is Your Current Favorite Startup or Investment You Have Made?

I am not allowed to have favorites!

What Do you Mainly Invest In?

We care just as much about the people as we do about the space.

What is the Most Relevant & Applicable Piece of Advice Given to You around Entrepreneurship/Fundraising? Who Said It?

“Every meeting should end with a yes, a no, a clear future, or a lesson learned .” — Greg Nanigian

Finish These Sentences:

My Best Boston memory is…. The Celtics winning the championship in 2008.

How Do You View The Boston Ecosystem Today?

Broken with signs of hope.

In Your Eyes, The Boston Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Lacks……….Because….

The Boston Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Lacks courage Because everybody wants to be first to be second.

Your Personal Words of Wisdom: Keep at it. If it was easy, it would be done already.

Pizza or Tacos? : Tacos

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