Hampus Jakobsson (Pale blue dot): How to stop doubt from stealing your dreams

<p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampusjakobsson/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Hampus Jakobsson</a>, General Partner at <a href="https://paleblue.vc/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Pale blue dot</a>, explains how Founders and investors can balance careful planning with decisive action when doubt takes over.</p><p>Through the true story of polar explorer Ann Daniels and his “swimming with sharks” framework, he explores:</p><ul><li>Why planning without action keeps you stuck</li><li>Why speed without direction wastes energy</li><li>How extraordinary people act before certainty arrives</li></ul><p>Recorded at Love Tomorrow Summit, where EUVC curated the investor-focused programme.</p><p> <a href="https://www.eu.vc/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Subscribe to</a> EUVC for more insights.</p><p>Timestamps</p><ul><li>(01:00) Ann Daniels reaches a breaking point</li><li>(02:00) An unexpected opportunity at the North Pole</li><li>(03:00) Surviving the expedition selection process</li><li>(04:00) What makes extraordinary people different?</li><li>(05:00) Why you have to handle cringe</li><li>(06:00) Breaststroke versus crawl</li><li>(07:00) Planners, action heroes and why you need both</li><li>(08:00) Scheduling your breaststroke meeting</li><li>(09:00) Give doubt an appointment</li></ul>