Can startups scale with ambition while staying grounded in responsibility?
In this episode of The Bliss Business Podcast, we welcome Mike Ma, Managing Partner and Head Coach at Sidecut Ventures, to explore Profit and Social Responsibility in Mission-Driven Startups.
Mike invests in and coaches what he calls “coachable superheroes”: early-stage, mission-driven founders tackling systemic challenges in areas like economic mobility, healthcare, climate, and education. Sidecut Ventures uses a “coach first, capital second” approach, combining investment with hands-on operational support and mentorship.
In this episode, we explore:
• Why mission-driven founders need both purpose and discipline
• How investors can support impact without sacrificing scale
• Why coachability is essential for early-stage founders
• How social responsibility becomes part of venture building
• What adaptive snowsports can teach us about unlocking potential
• How founders can grow companies that serve both markets and humanity
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. PST
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach and Tullio Siragusa
🎧 Produced by Martha Huerta
The future of venture is not only about backing companies that grow fast. It is about coaching founders who can build responsibly, scale meaningfully, and create lasting impact.
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