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ProfessorVC: Survey says VC's invest on Gut Instinct

Professor VC

Thursday, September 24, 2009. Nope, the above quote isnt from Richard Dawson on Family Feud, but similar to a headline that caught my attention on the front page of the business section of the San Jose Mercury News this morning. I was a limited partner in Angel Investors, LP, Ron Conways fund in the late 1990s.

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ProfessorVC: Would a Dart Board Provide better VC Returns?

Professor VC

My first reaction is incredulity that limited partners would buy into this idea. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? ► 2009. (7). This certainly gives new meaning to " drive by investing " which became popular in the late 90s. ► September. (2).

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ProfessorVC: The Most Important Venture Capital Statistic

Professor VC

Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Some were also dealing with issues of limited partners struggles with capital calls and asset allocations. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? ▼ 2009. (7). ProfessorVC. The last blogger in Silicon Valley. billion to $5.5