I want to share a very personal story with you today.

It’s not one that I tell often – partly out of embarrassment, and partly because it’s kind of painful to think about…

 Let me begin by saying how truly blessed I feel each and every day.

Every year, Forbes Magazine publishes the “Midas List” – a list of the top U.S. venture capital firms.

The folks on this list are professional investors with a track record of success – so if you’re interested in early-stage investing and want to emulate the best of…

When we hear about “startup investing,” we generally think of the big paydays that occur when an early-stage company is acquired or goes public – like Google, Facebook or Tumblr.

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Can you guess where this line is from?

“A million dollars isn’t cool. You know what’s cool? A billion dollars.”

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An opportunity where it feels like you’re looking into a crystal ball – where you can see the future playing out before your eyes.

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“Startup.” Ah, what an exciting word…

It brings to mind the anticipation and wealth-building potential of being part of “The Next Facebook” or “The Next Google.”

But for a handful of smart investors, the word “startup” conjures up something that’s a little less world changing, but (depending on how you…

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