A few years ago, I built and sold a company based on predicting volatility in capital markets.
From an LP's perspective, VC is like a black box.
Companies like Apple, Microsoft, and FedEx proved the VC asset class
The only way to make a successful business is to keep trying until everything lines up.
If you want to find the best co-founder, invite each candidate to a 5-mile run.
Not everyone who gets engaged has a wedding.
As a young founder, I had the misguided belief that my interests and those of the investors were aligned.
The truth about startup funding is not like television, movies, and the news makes it seem.
Many founders are focused on the result and miss the journey.
For a company to grow beyond its peers, it must become a phenomenon.