Doers Stories Ep.002 – John Stokes
In this episode, we explore John Stokes’ extraordinary journey from soccer player to influential investor and co-founder of Canada’s leading startup accelerator.
Delve into his life-changing experiences, from the soccer pitch to the boardroom, and discover how he reshaped the venture capital landscape. Uncover the stories, lessons, and secrets behind his success, including a memorable experience with David Beckham.
Join us for a riveting tale of passion, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit that will inspire and intrigue.
- (00:00) Trailer
- (03:06) Intro
- (04:07) Start
- (08:39) Immigration in Asia
- (15:44) Beginnings in Pharmaceutical
- (17:54) Being a Soccer Player
- (23:58) Discovery of the Startup Environment
- (34:00) The Entrepreneurial Bug
- (50:33) Move to Japan
- (56:56) Becoming an Angel Investor
- (1:06:20) David Beckam Story
- (1:13:36) New Life in Canada
- (1:27:40) The New Y Combinator Model
- (1:46:20) Being a Board Member
- (1:57:14) Building Trust with the Founders
- (2:00:20) Tips for Great Communication
- (2:12:37) Founder Fuel Accelerator
- (2:21:47) The Notman House
- (2:44:15) Final Words
Follow John:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnstokes
Articles:
– https://realventures.medium.com/the-venture-ecosystem-has-just-had-a-preview-of-how-the-world-ends-can-this-help-us-wake-up-427948e1429d
– https://medium.com/real-ventures/squashing-or-embracing-pet-theories-90c4bcc11e1d
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