David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

A friend of mine interviewed for a job with massively successful hedge fund manager Steven A. Many VCs focus on specific verticals, usually based on the sector in which a VC initially made her reputation. – Thoughtful fund management. Investing is a completely different skillset from being a good manager.

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

A friend of mine interviewed for a job with massively successful hedge fund manager Steven A. Many VCs focus on specific verticals, usually based on the sector in which a VC initially made her reputation. – Thoughtful fund management. Investing is a completely different skillset from being a good manager.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Over the same 30 years, Venture Capital firms have honed their skills and strategies to match Wall Streets needs to achieve liquidity for their portfolio companies. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. What Do VC’s Do?

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abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Four years later, in May of 2003, they launched Taobao Marketplace, Alibaba’s answer to eBay. In many cases, a deeper focus on a particular category or vertical allows these marketplaces to distinguish themselves from broader marketplaces like eBay. As you can see, that can be a big mistake. based teachers.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

He was introduced through mutual friends to Highland Capital. At the time consumer internet venture capital was still suffering from the collapse of the Tech Bubble. But it was an attractive time to enter because the successful internet companies were scaling and in need of capital. How does someone get access to you? (22:00-33:00).

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Steve Blank

JUNE 22, 2009

After failing dismally at making disposable digital cameras in 2003 Pure Digital Technologies reinvented their company in 2007 to make the Flip line of camcorders. General managers of divisons are compensated on division P&L not long term innovation. You cannot say it is the people (owners, manager or workers).

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