FOUNDER DNA:
FROM SCALING UBER TO WINNING WITH CANADIAN TALENT

On today’s episode of Unstacked, join Andre Charoo, Founder & General Partner at Maple VC as he shares his insights on:

00:00 – Intro to Andre Charoo
00:26 – Andre’s background: From investment banking to startup culture
03:40 – Andre’s journey from Uber’s 25th employee to launching Uber in major cities
11:36 – Building a unique company culture: Hiring underdogs and fostering an innovative environment
12:42 – The Founding of Maple VC: Why Andre launched a fund focused on Canadian founders
16:58 – The Strength of Canadian Educational Institutions: Recognizing the potential of Canadian talent on a global scale
19:00 – Identifying Durable Companies: What it means to invest in enduring businesses
24:42 – Founder DNA: Understanding the roles of inventors, builders, and operators
32:18 – Advice for founders on building their teams
36:11 – What’s Next for Maple VC?