Mastering the VC Game: A Venture Capital Insider Reveals How to Get from Start-up to IPO on Your Terms
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (641 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591844444 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Read this to understand what it takes to be a catalyst to the best economic driver the world has ever known." -Tim Draper, managing director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson "Jeffrey Bussgang offers practical advice about raising venture capital from the right people at the right time for the right project. Jeff's book is by far the best to date on this subject." -Brad Feld, Managing Partner, Foundry Group "There are tons of books to help entrepreneurs understand things like accounting, marketing, and sales. Bussgang's recounting of his experience gives a unique perspective on the VC world and is a compelling read for entrepreneurs." -Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos "Mastering the VC Game is part how to and part war story. I
Incredibly Insightful Look into the World of VC This book offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the venture capital process, entrepreneurs and VCs alike. If you'd like to better understand how VCs think, this is definitely the book to read. There are great anecdotes interspersed throughout, which makes it a fun and quick read--I read the whole book in a part of one day. Bussgang s. "Good topic" according to R. but > 75% of the reviews are by people who have only reviewed this one book ever. This kind of a slant always makes me wonder if these are legit or are written for purposes of kissing up.. "Overly General -" according to Loyd Eskildson. Just a lot of bland overview, lacking specifics and not of much use to anyone either interested in learning about VCs or wanting specific advice on obtaining good VC support.
Now he draws on his unique perspective to offer high-level insights, colorful stories, and practical advice gathered from his own experience as well as from interviews with dozens of the most successful entrepreneurs and VCs. Even if you manage to get backing, you want your VC to be a partner, not some dictator who will undermine your vision and take control of your life's work.Jeffrey Bussgang is one of a very few people who have played on both sides of this high-stakes game. He reveals how to get noticed, perfect a pitch, and negotiate a partnership that works for everyone.. "Read this book right now so you can look your potential VC in the eye with confidence." -David Meerman Scott, author of The New Rules of Marketing & PRFinding the right venture capitalist to back your start-up is a challenge