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.
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Can you imagine losing $119 billion in a single day?
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Every year, Forbes Magazine publishes the “Midas List” – a list of the top U.S. venture capital firms.
The folks on this list are professional investors with a track record of success – so if you’re interested in early-stage investing and want to emulate the best of…
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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.
You live in Detroit, Michigan – ground zero for the automotive industry – and work at a small investment fund.
Entrepreneurs visit you…
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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.
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Can you guess where this line is from?
“A million dollars isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? A billion dollars.”
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It was my 18th birthday, and my first time playing blackjack in a casino.
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An opportunity where it feels like you’re looking into a crystal ball – where you can see the future playing out before your eyes.
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Aside from being able to fly private, the common thread is that each of them has made their fortune thanks to a startup.
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“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…
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