Justis Mendez: OneSixOne Ventures

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal hosts Justis Mendez from OneSixOne Ventures as he shares his journey from early influences to entrepreneurship. He discuss moving to Florida, engaging with Gainesville's startup scene, and the support from Hutch Law's startup package. The conversation covers startup equity, leadership lessons, and the cycle of learning, earning, and giving back. Justis talks about adapting to the pandemic with virtual events, launching a tech-focused fund, and community engagement strategies. They offer advice for emerging fund managers, emphasizing intentionality and networking, before concluding with future outlooks.