Jeff Harbach's guest appearances

Jeff Harbach

Leading Saints Podcast

The Road Untraveled: VC Perspectives with Brian Hollins

Latter-day Saint MBA Podcast

Davis Smith

David Checketts

Liz Wiseman

Bruce Larson

Whitney Johnson

Jacob Hess

Emily Belle Freeman

Todd Olson

Mamie Kanfer Stewart

Kelly Thompson

Brad Feld

Semil Shah

James Currier

Mark McConville

Ryan Smith

OwlTail

As President and CEO of Kauffman Fellows, Jeff Harbach leads the team in delivering a world-class experience for each Fellow, providing leading-edge content around capital formation, and creating networking opportunities to help Fellows maximize their personal and professional development. As a Fellow from Class 16, he has brought a unique perspective and passion for the organization to the team since he joined as Managing Director for recruitment and class design in June 2014.Jeff has been an entrepreneur and investor since 2002, and was Executive Director of the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN), based out of Austin, TX, from 2011–2013. He has led multiple startups, including two 7-Eleven stores, a luxury furniture store and interior design firm, a golf destination club, and a private country club golf network. He was also an angel investor himself with the Vegas Valley Angels.Jeff holds a BS in business management/information systems from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he served as the Director of the Venture Fellows program and the co-founder of Texas Venture Labs.He is married to his sweetheart and has four beautiful daughters, with whom he spends much of his time away from work. Jeff is also an ecclesiastical leader in his church and spends 15+ hours each week serving the members of the congregation. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities, particularly golf, tennis, and running.Links:Jeff's interview on the Leading Saints podcast

As President and CEO of Kauffman Fellows, Jeff Harbach leads the team in delivering a world-class experience for each Fellow, providing leading-edge content around capital formation, and creating networking opportunities to help Fellows maximize their personal and professional development. As a Fellow from Class 16, he has brought a unique perspective and passion for the organization to the team since he joined as Managing Director for recruitment and class design in June 2014.Jeff has been an entrepreneur and investor since 2002, and was Executive Director of the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN), based out of Austin, TX, from 2011–2013. He has led multiple startups, including two 7-Eleven stores, a luxury furniture store and interior design firm, a golf destination club, and a private country club golf network. He was also an angel investor himself with the Vegas Valley Angels.Jeff holds a BS in business management/information systems from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, where he served as the Director of the Venture Fellows program and the co-founder of Texas Venture Labs.He is married to his sweetheart and has four beautiful daughters, with whom he spends much of his time away from work. Jeff is also an ecclesiastical leader in his church and spends 15+ hours each week serving the members of the congregation. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities, particularly golf, tennis, and running.Links: <a href="https://leadingsaints.org/taking-youth-engagement-from-life-less-to-life-changing-during-the-pandemic-an-interview-with-jeff-harbach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff's interview on the Leading Saints podcast</a>

Jeff Harbach, President &amp; CEO, Kauffman Fellows Key Takeaways  The worlds biggest problems will be solved by companies that weren't venture backable in the past. More importantly, the people building those companies will be the folks who have experiencing dealing with those problems first hand, and will likely be more representative of society (more diverse, younger, etc.). KFP builds an awareness around continuous learning and the importance of active listening. The best VCs are deeply authentic and they bring that authenticity to the table every day. Advice for Emerging Managers-figure out your why, embrace what makes you unique and stick with it.  In this episode we talk about the 4 Pillars For Success Jeff has spotted through his time leading Kauffman Fellows. To learn more about The Kauffman Fellows program, visit https://www.kauffmanfellows.org/

Jeff Harbach, President &amp; CEO, Kauffman Fellows Key Takeaways <ol> <li>The worlds biggest problems will be solved by companies that weren't venture backable in the past. More importantly, the people building those companies will be the folks who have experiencing dealing with those problems first hand, and will likely be more representative of society (more diverse, younger, etc.).</li> <li>KFP builds an awareness around continuous learning and the importance of active listening.</li> <li>The best VCs are deeply authentic and they bring that authenticity to the table every day.</li> <li>Advice for Emerging Managers-figure out your why, embrace what makes you unique and stick with it.</li> </ol> In this episode we talk about the 4 Pillars For Success Jeff has spotted through his time leading Kauffman Fellows. To learn more about The Kauffman Fellows program, visit <a href="https://www.kauffmanfellows.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kauffmanfellows.org/</a>

Kauffman Fellowship - Jeff Harbach on finding your "zone of genius", advice for emerging managers and his take on trends coming to the venture industry.

Jeff Harbach is the CEO of Kaufmann Fellows, an organization helping venture capitalists focus on becoming better versions of themselves. He serves as a bishop in Austin, Texas, Highlights8:00 The overlap between work and church service10:00 Leading in uncertain times: Why are we doing what we do? Gathering Israel and helping individuals along the covenant path.11:30 The brain handles bad news better than it handles uncertainty. Uncertainty and fear come from the adversary. The Savior is completely certain about what we're going through.14:15 Infusing this into the culture of our organizationsExample of a Christmas gathering during a pandemic: Is there a way to accomplish this in a different way? This requires getting uncomfortable and pushing ourselves.18:30 Setting a vision in uncertain times: Do it despite uncertainty. Some goals will be met and some will not anyway.A goal might need to be done differently, but it still needs to be intentional.21:00 Goal-setting is the process of creating measurable steps toward the vision, not a test of perfection.22:40 Vision is not a feel-good warm blanket, but needs to be taken down to the specifics of the individuals.25:20 We have inspired leadership that gives us the framework for what we should be doing, and delegation to allow individuals to receive revelation for the people they are responsible for.28:40 Despite uncertainty, we will be looking back and asking how we did with our goals. This is an invitation from the Lord to figure out a new way of ministering. Challenge to come up with just one new thing to do.31:45 Example of Summer of Heroes project for goal-setting for the youth. There are heroes all around us.39:30 How can you lead like this without taking over for the youth and allow them to lead?Their experience is part of this and they will be in different places. Invite them to the process and allow them to learn from their successes instead of their failures: Help them towards that.Walk alongside them as they have their experience. There is no one size fits all strategy. Maintain communication and help them know they can trust you and always ask for help.46:00 Results of the Summer of Heroes: reward for striving50:15 There will always be hard times and something that we can blame for our difficulties, but great things come from hard times. The Lord is preparing the youth for great things.54:12 Think outside the box and set your goals high despite uncertainty55:00 SCARF model developed by David RockThe brain processes physical threats and social threats in the same way. What is being triggered for us? What matters for us? What happens when we are triggered by these things?57:40 Newness removes certainty and our brains start to focus on these threats.Instead, go back to the basics and focus on three areas: diet sleep, exercise. Your body will respond better and it gives you something certain to focus on, bringing control over what you can control and the certainty that comes with it.Embrace the boring and the minutia.1:01:50 There is a lot of new and we have been invited to embrace it1:03:00 Solving problems in the calling he has been given has taught him to rely on the Lord and embrace his relationship with the SaviorLinksYour Brain at Work, by David Rock

Jeff Harbach is the CEO of Kaufmann Fellows, an organization helping venture capitalists focus on becoming better versions of themselves. He serves as a bishop in Austin, Texas, Highlights 8:00 The overlap between work and church service 10:00 Leading in uncertain times: Why are we doing what we do? Gathering Israel and helping individuals along the covenant path. 11:30 The brain handles bad news better than it handles uncertainty. Uncertainty and fear come from the adversary. The Savior is completely certain about what we're going through. 14:15 Infusing this into the culture of our organizations Example of a Christmas gathering during a pandemic: Is there a way to accomplish this in a different way? This requires getting uncomfortable and pushing ourselves. 18:30 Setting a vision in uncertain times: Do it despite uncertainty. Some goals will be met and some will not anyway. A goal might need to be done differently, but it still needs to be intentional. 21:00 Goal-setting is the process of creating measurable steps toward the vision, not a test of perfection. 22:40 Vision is not a feel-good warm blanket, but needs to be taken down to the specifics of the individuals. 25:20 We have inspired leadership that gives us the framework for what we should be doing, and delegation to allow individuals to receive revelation for the people they are responsible for. 28:40 Despite uncertainty, we will be looking back and asking how we did with our goals. This is an invitation from the Lord to figure out a new way of ministering. Challenge to come up with just one new thing to do. 31:45 Example of Summer of Heroes project for goal-setting for the youth. There are heroes all around us. 39:30 How can you lead like this without taking over for the youth and allow them to lead? Their experience is part of this and they will be in different places. Invite them to the process and allow them to learn from their successes instead of their failures: Help them towards that. Walk alongside them as they have their experience. There is no one size fits all strategy. Maintain communication and help them know they can trust you and always ask for help. 46:00 Results of the Summer of Heroes: reward for striving 50:15 There will always be hard times and something that we can blame for our difficulties, but great things come from hard times. The Lord is preparing the youth for great things. 54:12 Think outside the box and set your goals high despite uncertainty 55:00 SCARF model developed by David Rock The brain processes physical threats and social threats in the same way. What is being triggered for us? What matters for us? What happens when we are triggered by these things? 57:40 Newness removes certainty and our brains start to focus on these threats. Instead, go back to the basics and focus on three areas: diet sleep, exercise. Your body will respond better and it gives you something certain to focus on, bringing control over what you can control and the certainty that comes with it. Embrace the boring and the minutia. 1:01:50 There is a lot of new and we have been invited to embrace it 1:03:00 Solving problems in the calling he has been given has taught him to rely on the Lord and embrace his relationship with the Savior Links Your Brain at Work, by David Rock