In the late 90s founders raised hundreds of MILLIONs for new fax technologies… But when was the last time you faxed a document? Startups need to be PROBLEM-centric, not solution-centric. Fax technology was focused on making faxes work better, rather than focusing on the problem of sending documents and written signatures.
When investing in founders, do you check for their karma? Shinichi Takamiya of Globis Capital Partners says he does just that. Looking for spiritual motivation, NOT moneyed interests. Shinichi points to how the best founders are deeply rooted to their mission, and...
On the TWISTYs, we celebrate our favorite moments from the past year of “TWiST.” In this highlight, Guest of the Year winner Doug Leone (of Sequoia fame) tells us why he thinks venture capital is a scam and a sham,...
Here’s why I think there will STILL be room for great SaaS companies, even in the age of the AI Agent. We’ve all heard the fear-mongering… AI is coming for every other category of software, particularly companies relying on recurring...
Here’s why I say founders need to always maintain “ball control”. It can be a nerve-wracking moment for a founder whose company is just starting to get traction… a VC reaches out cold and wants to take a meeting. It...
If/when I run, I’m going to focus on solving the big 3: 1. Healthcare 2. Housing 3. Education These are the most regulated, calcified, inefficient & corrupt verticals in America. We’ve funded companies in each & it’s been brutal. So hard,...