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Explaining FNAC: Feature, Not a Company

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I talked in specifics about a bunch of my investments including Factual , MongoLab , Maker Studios and Gogii (maker of TextPlus ). Yes, the competition going forward will be strong. We spoke about my interest in cloud computing, digital media and mobile. It’s a fun 10-minute interview that you might enjoy watching.

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

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There is no region in the country that comes close to having the sheer number of angels & VCs that Silicon Valley has as well as the dollars that flow into the region (40% of all dollars, PwC Moneytree report ). It’s hard to get people to take a risk at a startup or for a reasonable salary with all this competition.