Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

Matt was the co-founder/CEO of Return Path. Fred Wilson was his lead investor. I was the lead investor for Veripost. They were bashing each other over the head in a non-existent market as the Internet bubble began collapsing. He co-founded it in partnership with High Alpha (we are LPs) and SVB.

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Feld Thoughts

JUNE 9, 2021

Matt was the co-founder/CEO of Return Path. Fred Wilson was his lead investor. I was the lead investor for Veripost. They were bashing each other over the head in a non-existent market as the Internet bubble began collapsing. He co-founded it in partnership with High Alpha (we are LPs) and SVB.

Fractional CTO 70

Fractional CTO Cofounder Startup Lead Investor 70

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

Howard Lindzon is Co-Founder and CEO of StockTwits, a social network for traders and investors to share real-time ideas and information. Mr. Lindzon’s new media and internet business investments also include: Limos.com, Blogtalkradio.com, Buddy Media, Ticketfly, Assistly, Bit.ly He joined Goldman Sachs & Co.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Similarly, my research on venture capital portfolio operations found that Portfolio Operator VCs such as Andreesen Horowitz , First Round Capital , ff Venture Capital , and Google Ventures are hiring unusually large teams and structuring them in traditional pyramids. Our job is to invest in the growth areas of 2018.

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Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

the consumer internet landscape in 2004 vs. today. In 2004, the consumer internet was just beginning to rebound. You may happen to emphasize the right points that pique an investor’s interest, but you shouldn’t leave your financing up to chance. In 2004, investors regained interest in the consumer internet again.

Entrepreneur 111

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Startup Lessons Learned

JUNE 9, 2020

I've known Brian Chesky, Co-Founder, CEO and Head of Community at Airbnb for a long time. 20:32) On believing in the internet as an immune system, then learning it's not and taking responsibility.(22:55) One by one the markets in which you operate shut down. 6:06) Resilience and adaptability in people and companies. (8:22)

Silicon Valley 60

Silicon Valley Hosting Cofounder Employee 60

The Startup Lawyer

JANUARY 6, 2011

Founder and Partner at AOL Ventures , a few weeks ago. Sure – AOL Ventures is the VC arm of AOL , focused on early stage investing in consumer internet businesses. We also tend to focus on repeat entrepreneurs but are not opposed to funding first time founders who have significant domain expertise.

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