Episode 13 of the : An interview with venture capitalist from . Hacker Noon Podcast Steve Schlafman Primary Ventures Listen to the interview on , or , or watch on . iTunes Google Podcast YouTube In this episode and discuss venture capital, leadership, executive coaching, and even mediation. Trent Lapinski Steve Schlafman “I always ask myself, is this an entrepreneur who that is special, talented, tenacious, and on a mission?” “Is this someone who can go and tell a great story, inspire potential employees, investors, partners. Is this someone who people are going to gravitate towards? In a competitive hiring environment, are they going to be able to build a World class team?” “I don’t need to see a huge amount of traction. I need to answer the question: Is there enough evidence or an unique insight that people want the product or service. I love founders that are incredibly focused on the customer. Is this someone who is just incredibly focused, and obsessed with the customer and solving their problem?” “Is this team on a journey that is important, bold, difficult, and inspiring? In someways does it make me uncomfortable because it is hard?”— Steve Schlafman _Episode 13: An interview with venture capitalist Steve Schlafman from Primary Ventures. In this episode Trent Lapinski…_www.podbean.com The VC Approach In Today's Tech Markets with Steve Schlafman P.S. If you dig the new Hacker Noon Podcast , consider giving us a 5 star review on iTunes. Also check out , and . November’s top stories the latest stories today’s homepage