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Explaining FNAC: Feature, Not a Company

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I first heard the term from Chris Fralic at First Round Capital. We spoke about my interest in cloud computing, digital media and mobile. I talked in specifics about a bunch of my investments including Factual , MongoLab , Maker Studios and Gogii (maker of TextPlus ). Feature, not a company. It has always stood out in my mind.

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Can You Really Build a Great Tech Firm Outside Silicon Valley?

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Last year I was on Sand Hill Road in Silicon Valley meeting with one of the most prominent venture capital firms in the country. In my LA I often see computer screens open with entrepreneurs talking about digital media. In New York you have access to fashion, media, art and of course, financial services.