Wednesday, December 18, 2013
I want to share a very personal story with you today. It’s not one that I tell often – partly out of embarrassment, and partly because it’s kind of painful to think about… Let me begin by saying how truly blessed I feel each and every day.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Can you imagine losing $119 billion in a single day? That might sound like an impossible amount of money to lose in any amount of time, but in the high-stakes world of startups, it really can happen in a day.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Every year, Forbes Magazine publishes the “Midas List” – a list of the top U.S. venture capital firms .
Friday, December 6, 2013
Imagine yourself sitting in a high-backed leather chair in an oak-paneled office. The year is 1905, and the first Ford Model-T’s have started to dot the road.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
When we hear about “startup investing,” we generally think of the big paydays that occur when an early-stage company is acquired or goes public – like Google, Facebook or Tumblr. And historically, it’s true: profits from early-stage investing have come from “exits” like an IPO or a big acquisition.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
It’s time for another pop quiz… Can you guess where this line is from? “A million dollars isn’t cool.
Friday, November 22, 2013
“Double down!” my friend Walter screamed in my ear. “DOUBLE DOWN!” It was my 18th birthday, and my first time playing blackjack in a casino.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Every once in a while you come across an opportunity that seems like a “sure thing...” An opportunity where it feels like you’re looking into a crystal ball – where you can see the future playing out before your eyes.
Friday, November 15, 2013
What do 8 of the 10 wealthiest people in the U.S. have in common?
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
“Startup.” Ah, what an exciting word… It brings to mind the anticipation and wealth-building potential of being part of “The Next Facebook” or “The Next Google.” But for a handful of smart investors, the word “startup” conjures up something that’s a little less world changing, but (depending on how you…