Danielle Strachman: Funding Dropouts to Become Entrepreneurs

Danielle Strachman was one of the orginal operators of the Thiel Fellowship and is a cofounder and general partner of 1517 Fund, a VC firm that focuses on backing founders that are getting their education through starting a business rather than attending university. She has worked with young entrepreneurs for over a decade. In this episode you’ll learn about Danielle’s views on education, the types of people she works with at 1517, how to raise high agency learners, and the value we can obtain from “glitch in the matrix” moments. This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company https://www.johngaltmortgage.com Chapters: 0:00 - Danielle Strachman 5:05 - What is 1517? 5:57 - Invisible College 10:39 - Supporting High Agency Learners 14:30 - Getting Paid to Learn & Creating Your Own Opportunities 33:00 - Who is the Right Fit for 1517? 44:50 - The Power of Innovation 47:20 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company 50:00 - Conscious Decision Making About Your Future 56:30 - Nature vs. Nurture & Sustained Motivation 1:03:30 - "Glitch in the Matrix" Moments 1:17:30 - Questioning Rules and Self Concept 1:19:23 - Danielle’s Background in Education 1:33:35 - Taking Young People Seriously 1:38:35 - Advice for Helping Young People Find Their Passion 1:44:00 - How to Connect with Danielle If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Zen and The Art of Making a Living - Laurence G. Boldt Paper Belt on Fire - Michael Gibson Absorbant Mind - Maria Montesorri Connect with Danielle Strachman: Twitter | @dstrachman Website | https://www.1517fund.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | @hannahfrankman Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.