On Accels ‘SeedtoScale Specials podcast series, Accel Co-founder Jim Swartz speaks to host Anand Daniel in a no-holds-barred conversation where he shares timeless lessons from his five-decade-long journey in venture capital, supporting and mentoring visionary startup founders to build lasting businesses of the future. The episode also unravels Swartzs early life, education, and career choices, mapping his transition to the world of venture capital, philanthropy, and his passions and creative pursuits outside work.