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What Would it Look Like if Elon Musk Pitched a VC Today?

Both Sides of the Table

This week I attended the All Things D Conference in Ranchos Palos Verdes. Dorrian is an entrepreneur. At D Elon said he worried that our most talented entrepreneurs these days were too small minded in their objectives. It is always a stellar event. But Elon Musk stole the show. He is that.0001% He knew me then.

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Does a VCs Culture Really Matter? The Upfront Story

Both Sides of the Table

I’m often asked about the differences between being at a VC and being an entrepreneur and whether I prefer one or the other. As I’m fond of saying, “It’s pretty hard to call yourself ‘Upfront’ and then seem like you’re playing games with entrepreneurs.” Authenticity. We can be blunt.