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Benchmark Part II: The Dinner

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Navigating Venture Capital: Lessons from Failure

This chapter examines the role of failure in venture capitalism, using Webvan as a case study to illustrate valuable lessons for future investments. The speakers discuss the complexities of funding, governance, and equity negotiations within start-ups, emphasizing the importance of real-world insights over purely analytical approaches. Through anecdotes and examples, they reflect on the unpredictable nature of the field and the trade-offs involved in raising capital versus maintaining strategic focus.

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