#203: Stresswood and Strength: Unlocking Resilience & Innovation in Supply Chain Investing with Earnest Sweat of Stresswood

Hosted by Santosh Sankar on February 19, 2025

Show Notes

Highlights from their conversation include:

  • Welcoming Back Earnest to the Show (0:45)
  • Inspiration Behind "Stress Wood" (1:05)
  • The Importance of Resilience (2:21)
  • Value of Storytelling in Investing (9:17)
  • Understanding the Supply Chain Landscape (12:27)
  • Opportunities in Non-AI Companies (15:18)
  • Future Investment Focus Areas (21:43)
  • The Industrial Landscape and Labor Challenges (24:43)
  • The Role of Investors in Series A (27:54)
  • Importance of Industry Knowledge (30:17)
  • Pre-Seed and Seed Investment Strategies (31:21)
  • Customer Introductions as a Value Proposition (32:28)
  • Future of Electrification (34:07)
  • Best Ecosystems for Supply Chain Startups and Parting Thoughts (34:16)

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