#27 Saeid Esmaeilzadeh - no-bullshit approach to building and investing in companies

Saeid Esmaeilzadeh is a scientist and entrepreneur who has co-founded, managed, and invested in over 30 technology companies.

(0:00) Introduction

(0:57) What got him into the science and chemistry

(2:30) Getting started in business

(4:00) Failure

(6:22) Applying an empirical approach in business

(7:52) Saeid's no-bullshit policy

(14:16) Creating a culture of critical thinking

(18:19) Investment philosophy

(22:47) Incentives, deal structure and autonomy

(26:57) Building vs investing in companies

(30:40) Finding growth opportunities

(33:11) Nordic company cultures

(36:15) Preparing to sell your company

(40:16) Why Saeid's not focusing on trends

Learn more:

https://generogrowth.com/

https://ehab.group/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeid-esmaeilzadeh/