Episode 35: Matt Cohen

October 26, 2021 00:39:38
Episode 35: Matt Cohen
A Dealmaker's DNA with Ilan Jacobson
Episode 35: Matt Cohen

Oct 26 2021 | 00:39:38

/

Show Notes

Matt Cohen was highly influenced by his first investment in Turnstyle Solutions, and he used what he learned as he became the founder and managing partner at Ripple. In today’s interview, Matt shares useful information about his experiences in investing, founding, and entrepreneurship. Listen to the episode to hear what Matt has to say about what creates entrepreneurs, the necessity of sacrifice as an entrepreneur, and the importance of maintaining a good network.

 

Topics Discussed in This Episode

 

 

Related Links

 

Matt Cohen

 

Quotes From the Show

 

“Building out a network beyond what you grow up in, in the bubble you grow up in, is really important.” 

 

“What I was very adamant about doing as soon as I left high school was trying to get out of the bubble I grew up in.” 

 

“You don’t want someone who has gone through failure and is just glass half-full person their entire life.” 

 

“When you ask for advice, you get money, and when you ask for money, you get advice.”

Other Episodes

Episode 29

January 26, 2021 00:41:14
Episode Cover

Episode 29: Mark Skapinker

You may have heard of Mark Skapinker as the managing partner at Brightspark. But what you may not know is that Mark has had...

Listen

Episode 5

June 30, 2020 00:46:03
Episode Cover

Episode 5: Jay Kellerman

How do your habits factor into your success? How important is organization when it comes to being a leader and engaging in creative thinking?...

Listen

Episode 0

December 21, 2021 00:30:24
Episode Cover

Episode 43: Mimi Lam

Why would someone choose to move from investment banking into cannabis retail? Today’s guest is Mimi Lam, the CEO, and co-founder of Superette, a...

Listen