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Why Technology is Driving More Urban Renewal

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And costume & set designers. One of the major trends I’ve outlined is this movement of entrepreneurs (and as a lagging indicator venture funds) to more urban environments. And it’s not just the movement from Palo Alto to San Francisco. In LA companies used to be concentrated near Pasadena or in the San Fernando Valley.

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Does a VCs Culture Really Matter? The Upfront Story

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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.” It was stunning but sterile.