Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

Around 2001 Jonah was studying at MIT Media Lab and began running experiments in viral stories in an era before smart phones (2007) and before social networks took off (2004–2007) and before YouTube (2005). Only when a platform felt its reputation might be impinged did they escalate to crack down on their newfound monetization.

Media 210

Media Los Angeles Russia Viral 210

David Teten

APRIL 30, 2018

According to the NVCA 2017 Yearbook , in 2004, 77% of global VC fundraising went to US VCs, and 85% of global VC dollars went to US startups. These “Dual Companies”, companies that often keep operational presence in their home countries, raise 30% more funding than purely domestic startups. Source: NVCA, Pitchbook.

United States 60

United States Silicon Valley Canada Offshore 60

David Teten

APRIL 30, 2018

According to the NVCA 2017 Yearbook , in 2004, 77% of global VC fundraising went to US VCs, and 85% of global VC dollars went to US startups. These “Dual Companies”, companies that often keep operational presence in their home countries, raise 30% more funding than purely domestic startups. Source: NVCA, Pitchbook.

United States 60

United States Silicon Valley Canada Offshore 60