How to Identify a Great Founding Team with Mark Mullen

In this episode, Tommy talks with Mark Mullen, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Bonfire Ventures.

For more than two decades, Mark has been investing in private businesses. He helps B2B companies progress and build their networks. Building a strong VC-Founder bond is about getting to know the customers. It’s the catalyst for the company’s traction. Before Bonfire Ventures, Mark served as a managing partner for Double M Partners and Mull Capital.

Tommy and Mark discuss what makes a good founding team, how B2B businesses can benefit from VCs, and how to know when a startup has potential.

“If the founder’s able to go out, articulate the vision and the story, and really be painting the picture of what the firm is trying to build, he/she will be able to hire incredible people and grow. If you can’t do that, you’re going to fail.” ~ Mark Mullen

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