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John Doerr of Kleiner Perkins with Ryan Panchadsaram + VC Sunday School: cap table management | E1379

This Week in Startups

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Navigating the Venture Capital Landscape

This chapter explores the intricacies of venture capital, focusing on the unique challenges investors face in the evolving cleantech sector. It examines the pressure of long investment horizons, the emotional and financial stakes of significant investments, and the lessons learned from high-profile failures. The discussion emphasizes the critical importance of founder passion, market readiness, and good management in determining the success of venture-backed companies.

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