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Navigating Venture Capital and Disruption
This chapter recounts the journey from entrepreneurship in the tech industry to the founding of DFJ Growth, focusing on key experiences with America Online. It discusses the rise and fall of AOL during the dot-com bubble and the lessons learned about technology disruptions and venture capital evolution. Additionally, the chapter emphasizes the importance of vision and passion in successful entrepreneurship and the strategic challenges faced by companies as they transition to public offerings.