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The Secret History of Silicon Valley 12: The Rise of “Risk Capital.

Steve Blank

Ampex’s first customer was Bing Crosby who wanted to record his radio programs for rebroadcast (and had exclusive distribution rights.) But the biggest innovation was the “carried interest” (called the “carry”.) Aligning their interests with their limited investors and the entrepreneurs they were investing in.