Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2012

I recently read Brad Feld’s thought provoking piece encouraging founders to sit on the board of another startup company. I found it thought provoking because I’ve always believed startup founders need extreme focus on only their company to succeed. Ryan Carson made me promise not to do it.

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DECEMBER 25, 2011

A year ago I invested, along with Dana Settle at Greycroft Partners , in a startup company called Maker Studios. For one, the consumer-driven startup world has become immensely hits driven. Sure, you need to start with talent. Maker Studios is the ultimate “lean startup.” Sound familiar? More on this soon.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Becoming a successful entrepreneur isn't. about your skills or your abilities or your DNA, it's about what you refuse to give up on - what you will keep doing until you succeed.”. You can learn how Marten went from a “ serially unsuccessful entrepreneur” in Finland, to one of the most respected CEOs in Silicon Valley HERE.

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AUGUST 3, 2019

Evan Spiegel exemplifies the creative, entrepreneurial spirit of the Los Angeles region, and the success of his company Snapchat has helped make Los Angeles synonymous with technology and successful tech startups.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2011

I’ve just completed an investment in Ryan Carson’s new company, TreeHouse. But Ryan’s vision is much broader, which is what perked up my ears. No, not all of these people will get jobs at hot starts like Facebook, Google or Twitter. It meets everyone of my criteria so I thought I’d elaborate.

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