Investing Quote by Dave McClure

“I won't say that 'shotgun' is the word I'd prefer to use, but we certainly do a lot of investments.”

Dave McClure

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I figured maybe I had some talent as an investor… since it seemed like I was only a half-assed entrepreneur.

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