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Be careful not to give him credibility just because he's an expert. While we should take notice because he has a track record of knowing what he's talking abou
by iamwil 14y ago
Be careful not to give him credibility just because he's an expert.
While we should take notice because he has a track record of knowing what he's talking about, we should evaluate his claims on its own, regardless of who makes the claim.
Is it true that VCs no longer invests in the hard sciences? I don't think so. There's VCs that invest in cleantech and biotech.
Is it true that VCs like quick returns and will increase investments in social media? Probably. In addition, they can only invest in what entrepreneurs are building.
- redthrowaway 14y ago>Be careful not to give him credibility just because he's an expert. Absolutely. While his argument should be evaluated on it's own merit, the fact that it's Steve Blank means it's likely worth evaluating.
- SoftwareMaven 14y agoSteve has a track record as an entrepreneur, investor, and mentor. He has spent a lot of time in this space. His argument may be wrong, but he really does have the credentials to make it worth thinking about.