Sublime

venture capital is the business of risk taking.

It seemed really natural to give more funding to people who could do more with it and to find great deals for people who had money but didn’t have differentiated or interesting portfolios.

someone who has always been vision focused, who has always had big ideas and small resources, I became obsessed with this industry.

I was intrigued by what the draw could be, so I started doing what I always do when I’m curious about something: I dived in, asking questions and researching. After that, I started reading books, any and all that I could get my hands on, about start-ups, venture capitalism, and investing. I had the bug.

My mind, my information, my brain trust became the assets.

No matter how you make a living or what your skill set is, you have to know what value you bring, place a price on your time and talent, and then accept nothing less.

I pattern match for grit, determination, and tenacity, and they can come in a whole range of different guises.

A start-up may begin with one person’s idea, but it can expand past the idea phase only with the help of other people.