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Where Do Venture Capital Dollars Actually Come From? This Visual Explains

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Most folks reading this will know that many startups were built in part with the help of venture capital. Today most corporations have 401(k) style defined contribution programs where employees pay a fixed amount and the performance of their investments determine the amount they have upon retirement.

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The Rise & Fall of Great Venture Firms [Part 2]

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1) Self-Awareness & Humility - These are of course virtues that transcend venture capital or even professional pursuits broadly. Rightly or wrongly, Sequoia has received a lot of flak about their “scout” program recently. And yes… great firms are self-confident too.

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