Navigating the High Stakes of Music Venture Capital

This chapter explores the transformative effects of the internet on music availability and venture capital through the lens of the speaker's experience as an angel investor. It recounts critical moments involving funding challenges, personal connections with investors, and a dramatic negotiation around a vital $15 million investment for a startup facing potential collapse. Amidst the backdrop of the Webby Awards, the urgency of financial crises juxtaposes celebration with the high stakes of securing a company's future.