For Outlander VC, people are the most critical factor in a startup's success. That founder-first philosophy shapes every investment decision the company makes.

In the debut episode of "The Innovation Imperative" – a new podcast from Holland & Knight's Emerging Companies and Venture Capital teams – Patrick Driscoll hosts Partner Tim Poydenis and Paige Craig, founder and managing partner of Outlander VC, for a conversation on the group's investment strategy, sector focus and approach to founder relationships.

Mr. Craig explains how his background in military intelligence influences his work ...