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DECEMBER 11, 2022

2001–2007: THE BUILDING YEARS The dot com bubble had burst. In those years I learned to properly build product, price products, sell products and serve customers. Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. Until we weren’t. Nobody cared about our valuations any more.

Venture Capital 466

Venture Capital Startup Marketing Pricing 466

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FEBRUARY 14, 2016

There is much discussion online and also in small, private groups, about why the price of technology companies – public and private – are falling. It pains me to see the typical (and predictable) responses on Twitter, “VCs want prices to drop!” ” “Sure, prices are dropping. What hogwash.

Startup 150

Startup Company Companies Venture Capital 150

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MAY 25, 2013

In 2013 it is expected to be around $35 billion. Compare the state of play in 2013 versus 15 years ago. 2008 App ecosystem on iOS = $0. 2013 = $25 billion of which Apples stage is more than $8 billion at > 90% gross margin. So I prefer to watch what works first and pay a higher price to get in when it’s proven.”

Venture Capital 374

Venture Capital Entrepreneur Invest Funding 374