When I see people laughing at ideas and companies we have backed, I smile. It means we are going to make a lot of money on that investment.
Fred Wilson
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Early in a startup, product decisions should be hunch driven. Later on, product decisions should be data driven.
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I think 'crazy' is a compliment. I think you make money with people who are crazy.
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