Lumos House Talks
Lumos House Talks
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Lumos House Podcast!
Dive into our curated experiences for tech's most extraordinary founders, builders, and leaders.
Lumos House offers a unique blend of work, rest, and play. From exclusive breakfast clubs and wellness activities to tech parties and fireside chats with notable founders, this playlist captures the essence of Lumos House.
Join us as we build a community of investors, owners, and operators and create unforgettable moments.
Learn more about Lumos House: thelumoshouse.com
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on a variety of content themes including entrepreneurship, innovation in technology, venture capital, and personal resilience. Specific episodes tackle topics like deeper discussions on the challenges of deep tech investments, success stories from founders of companies like Lyft and Presto, and reflections on building impactful communities within tech. For instance, discussions often explore how to navigate the unpredictable early stages of startup life and what it takes to build transformative ventures.
Welcome to the Lumos House Podcast!
Dive into our curated experiences for tech’s most extraordinary founders, builders, and leaders.
Lumos House offers a unique blend of work, rest, and play. From exclusive breakfast clubs and wellness activities to tech parties and fireside chats with notable founders, this playlist captures the essence of Lumos House.
Join us as we build a community of investors, owners, and operators and create unforgettable moments.
Learn more about Lumos House: thelumoshouse.com
Episode Notes
In this episode, we sit down with Chris Petkas, General Partner at Contrarian Capital, to dive deep into why ”boring businesses” are the real backbone of the economy—and why they’re ripe for innovation. We explore how Contrarian Capital is funding the digitization of small businesses, building audience-driven flywheels, and helping portfolio companies go far beyond just raising capital.
You’ll also hear the story of how Blindspot connected with Contrarian Capital, how a $12 billboard ad in downtown Miami sparked global demand, and why audience and distribution will define the next wave of startup success.
We cover:
- Why small businesses are the largest untapped opportunity in the U.S.
- How audience ownership creates outsized growth for founders
- What startups should really look for in a VC partner beyond the check
- Go-to-market strategies that actually drive long-term results
If you’re building, investing, or scaling in 2025 and beyond, this is one you won’t want to miss.
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