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The Crazy Story of Google’s 7 Angel Investors

My First Million

CHAPTER

Investing in Founders: From Napster to Google

This chapter explores the strategic approach of a prominent investor who prioritizes backing founders over mere ideas, illustrated through investments in companies like Napster and Facebook. It also shares a personal story of how the investor's son's assessment of Napster led to early investments that shaped future successes and discusses his collaboration strategies with firms like Sequoia and Kleiner Perkins for Google's development.

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