IDEA Fund Partners is backing bold, early-stage founders from pre-seed to Series A and hunting for the next unicorns. Senior Associate Juan Carlos Pacheco chats with Richard Stroupe, discussing exceptional founders with disruptive ideas, what stands out—grit, self-awareness, real traction—and what kills a deal, from arrogance to shaky numbers. Pacheco also highlights how companies like Wilmington’s SkillMaker are fueling a new wave of tech growth across the region.

https://www.ideafundpartners.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jc-pacheco/

Co-Produced by Topsail Insider and Cape Fear Ventures
Editor: Jim Mendes-Pouget
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