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“Radical innovation is difficult to fund. It seems scary. And the really radical things seem even more scary.” quote by Nolan Bushnell
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“Radical innovation is difficult to fund. It seems scary. And the really radical things seem even more scary.”

Nolan Bushnell

About This Quote

Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2015

Funding radical ideas is risky and intimidating, especially when the concepts are extreme.

In simple terms: Big ideas are hard to finance and scary.

Key Takeaway

Seek bold back, manage fear.

Themes

entrepreneurship risk innovation

Mood

cautious optimistic

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • startup funding
  • new technology development
  • high‑risk projects

Key Concepts

venture capital market uncertainty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies can reduce fear in seeking radical funding?
  • How can investors be convinced of extreme ideas?
A Different Perspective

Funding may be limited by market conservatism; not all radical ideas succeed.

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