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Analysis of a VC-funded anti-VC startup that failed
The speaker questions the notion of anti-VC startups and talks about the downfall of a million-dollar anti-VC funded company, highlighting how investors prefer to fund companies that exhibit characteristics of being "reckless" in their approach.
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The speaker discusses the relationship between venture capital and media companies, explaining that venture capital is searching for a certain type of company, and not all media companies fit that profile.
46:36 - 47:51 (01:14)
Summary
The speaker discusses the relationship between venture capital and media companies, explaining that venture capital is searching for a certain type of company, and not all media companies fit that profile.
ChapterAnalysis of a VC-funded anti-VC startup that failed
Episode#159 - Update on Michael Jordan's House, a Nine Figure Sex Toy Company & the Man with a Million Acres
PodcastMy First Million
Going against the narrative of the reckless VC, this podcast discusses the issue with anti-VC companies and how their models may not be sustainable in the long run.
47:51 - 49:12 (01:21)
Summary
Going against the narrative of the reckless VC, this podcast discusses the issue with anti-VC companies and how their models may not be sustainable in the long run.
ChapterAnalysis of a VC-funded anti-VC startup that failed
Episode#159 - Update on Michael Jordan's House, a Nine Figure Sex Toy Company & the Man with a Million Acres
PodcastMy First Million
The lack of success for a specific investment could be attributed to either the idea not being good or not yielding desired returns.
49:12 - 51:06 (01:53)
Summary
The lack of success for a specific investment could be attributed to either the idea not being good or not yielding desired returns.
ChapterAnalysis of a VC-funded anti-VC startup that failed
Episode#159 - Update on Michael Jordan's House, a Nine Figure Sex Toy Company & the Man with a Million Acres
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker discusses Andrew Chen's attempt to tackle the problem of underrepresentation of people of color in startup companies, highlighting the importance of taking swings and acknowledging that sometimes shots will be missed.
51:06 - 51:30 (00:24)
Summary
The speaker discusses Andrew Chen's attempt to tackle the problem of underrepresentation of people of color in startup companies, highlighting the importance of taking swings and acknowledging that sometimes shots will be missed. The speaker also suggests that Chen, despite being seen as an elitist, represents a larger group of individuals.