In this episode, Daniel Theobald, founder of MassRobotics, Vecna Robotics, Mekable and other ventures, lays out what really drives startup success.

Daniel shares sharp, experience-based insights, including:

✅ Why bootstrapping generally leads to better founder outcomes than venture capital

✅ How early-stage entrepreneurs can avoid common traps and get on the right path to profitable growth

✅ Why aligning your passion with the problem you're solving unlocks innovation and resilience

If you're navigating the startup world or thinking about how to fund and grow your company, this conversation is packed with wisdom you won’t hear from your average business playbook.