What parallels can be drawn between training for/ finishing a race and building/selling a business?
Salomon Aiach is a 37-year-old venture capitalist and entrepreneur who currently runs his own venture capital firm, focusing on sourcing deals, managing a portfolio of 22 companies, and helping entrepreneurs build resilient businesses.
He has a unique international background being born in the US and raised in Paris from ages 2-18. He later lived in Israel before returning to Boston for college at Boston University. Salomon discovered running in 2022 as a way to connect with business partners at German VC firm Early Bird. What began as a networking strategy quickly evolved into a life-changing passion. Despite starting as a complete beginner who couldn't run 10K, he completed the New York City Marathon just months later, eventually achieving a sub-4-hour time of 3:59. His running experience has fundamentally shaped his approach to venture capital. He now looks for entrepreneurs who demonstrate the same resilience and commitment he learned through marathon training - those who can push through when things get difficult and maintain focus on both the journey and the destination.
Jon chats with Salomon about:
The role venture capital plays in running businesses
Four key market components of the running industry
Finding your "why" in running and business
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