
The Venture Podcast Scott Barker - Co-Founder of GTMfund
Dec 26, 2025
53:40
After 15 years of running at full speed, Scott Barker recently sold everything he owns to travel the world. We’ve had a lot of founders on the show, but very few are willing to talk openly about the cost of chasing big goals for long periods of time.
Scott is the co-founder of GTMfund, an early-stage venture firm backed by 350+ top GTM leaders. In this conversation, Scott talks candidly about:
The mentality that made him successful - but also nearly destroyed him
How easy it is to lose yourself in constant achievement
What finally made him walk away from the life he built
His learnings from a career in tech and VC
How ambitious people can build a great career without burning themselves out
