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The Grit Matters More Than Talent for Founders with Morgan Flager

In this episode of Built for This, host Jenna Bayuk sits down with Morgan Flager, Managing Partner at Silverton Partners, to discuss his unconventional journey into venture capital and the future of investing in Austin’s thriving tech ecosystem. Morgan shares insights from his career, from launching his first tech company to growing Silverton Partners into one of the top early-stage venture firms in Austin. With a keen eye for identifying market-defining companies, Morgan explains what it takes to be a successful founder and how to spot the next generation of breakout opportunities. He also dives into the challenges of capital allocation, product-market fit, and the exciting role of AI in shaping the next wave of startups. Key Takeaways: The Austin Advantage: Why Austin’s ecosystem is uniquely positioned to become the next big tech hub Founder Traits: The mindset and resilience Morgan looks for in founders who will succeed long-term The Importance of Grit: Can you learn grit, or is it innate? Morgan shares his perspective Investing in AI: How Silverton is approaching AI investments without getting swept up in the hype Building a Venture Firm: The challenges and rewards of starting Silverton Partners in a growing city like Austin Noteworthy Quotes: “Grit is something that can be learned, but it has to happen sooner rather than later.” – Morgan Flager “Resilience is key. It’s not just about having an idea, but about sticking with it through the tough times.” – Morgan Flager “Being in Austin allowed us to be the first to back incredible founders without the same kind of competition you see in Silicon Valley.” – Morgan Flager “We didn’t just raise capital; we raised the opportunity to really make an impact in Austin’s ecosystem.” – Morgan Flager “AI is going to be the biggest shift in the market, but it’s all about finding the right timing and the right opportunities.” – Morgan Flager Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: The rise of Silverton Partners and why Austin is the next big tech hub 00:02:32 – Morgan’s unconventional journey from Stanford to venture capital 00:13:04 – Lessons learned from his first startup experience 00:17:09 – The importance of resilience in both founders and investors 00:24:43 – Why Morgan chose Austin over Silicon Valley 00:49:02 – Investing in AI without buying into the hype 01:07:26 – Rapid Fire: Founders, grit, and what it means to be "Built for This" 01:16:22 – How to connect with Silverton Partners and the future of investing in Austin FOLLOW OUR GUEST MORGAN FLAGER ON: LinkedIn:   / mflager   Silverton Partners LinkedIn:   / silverton-partners   Website: https://www.silvertonpartners.com FOLLOW OUR HOST JENNA BAYUK ON: LinkedIn:   / jennabayuk   Website: https://kinshipkollective.com/ Instagram:   / jenna_bayuk   Email: info@kinshipkollective.com FOLLOW BUILT FOR THIS: STORIES OF MAVERICK PODCAST ON: Website: https://kinshipkollective.com/ LinkedIn:   / kinshipconsulting   X: https://x.com/JBayuk Tiktok:   / builtforthispodcast   Instagram:   / kinship.consult   Facebook:   / kinshipconsult