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Execution Eats Ideas for Breakfast: Building Real Businesses from Big Ideas | David Bell | 654

What happens when a top-tier academic walks away from the ivory tower and becomes a powerhouse investor?

In this episode, Peter Winick sits down with David Bell—former Wharton professor, founder of Idea Farm Ventures, and investor in some of the biggest direct-to-consumer brands you know: Warby Parker, Bonobos, Harry's, Diapers.com, and Jet.com.

David shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, offering real insight into why some thought leaders are drawn to the business world—and how they can thrive there. It's not just about having ideas. It's about turning those ideas into…

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