IAN ROUNTREE | Cantos.vc - What is VC 3.0? | What Price are You Willing to Pay for Glory??? - S1E10

Peter Saddington interviews Ian Rountree of Cantos Ventures, exploring the firm's philosophy and vision. Rountree explains the name Cantos, drawing from its Latin meaning "paragraphs of epic poetry," reflecting the belief that the entrepreneurial journey is a modern-day epic tale. He emphasizes the importance of participating in something larger than oneself, which motivates individuals to build startups. Rountree expresses a desire to "return venture capital to its roots," moving away from fleeting opportunities toward funding ventures that invent the next major technological breakthroughs, the "next iPhone" or "next GPS." He emphasizes the need for venture capitalists to be supportive sidekicks, like Samwise Gamgee from *Lord of the Rings*, rather than protagonists, highlighting the importance of humility and supporting entrepreneurs' visions.