We often say if you have traction, lead with traction. Talk about specific customers, usage numbers, revenue metrics - anything like that that really is clearly explicit and factual. Get that out in front early. — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
There were never as many big businesses as people were piling money into in the late 90's or early 2000's. This is really a lesson to institutional investors about how much capital the market can absorb, and it's a 10-year… — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
For the most effective pitch, focus 80% on the problem, 20% on the solution. — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
I think you want to show a level of transparency that breeds trust. You don't want to show a level of desperation that breeds… — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
I don't know if we're doing the optimal things that we can to try and connect different people on the planet with different points… — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
I think 'Shark Tank' is targeting companies that are really trying to raise their very first dollar. A lot of them aren't really tech… — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
The earlier you invest, the higher that attrition rate is because it's compounded. We have a more scientific method of investment. — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
Food tech has been kind of an area that we have been making a number of investments in. Kind of a big boring industry,… — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
The last 10 to 20 years you’d think that it has been all about VCs making money, because that’s all we hear about. But… — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
A bubble in early-stage funding means maybe there's $300 million at work when maybe there should be $150, as opposed to a bubble in… — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
There's been entrepreneurs working in the Valley for probably 50-60 years. It's not to say that you can't create that in other places, but… — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
I figured maybe I had some talent as an investor… since it seemed like I was only a half-assed entrepreneur. — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
I think you'll see a lot more people in the Valley get more involved in politics. — Dave McClure Copy Share Image
