The Secret History of Silicon Valley 12: The Rise of “Risk Capital.
Steve Blank
OCTOBER 29, 2009
These IPOs meant that technology companies didn’t have to get acquired to raise money or get their founders and investors liquid. Ampex’s first customer was Bing Crosby who wanted to record his radio programs for rebroadcast (and had exclusive distribution rights.) This is where the partners would make their money.
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