Anyone Quote by Steve Jurvetson
“I'd stay away from investments in a variety of sectors that are capital intensive. Anyone who says we need $100 million before we know if what we're doing makes sense and the customers want it - that's not going to work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TechCrunch Disrupt, 2022
Avoid capital‑intensive investments without early validation; small, testable steps are essential.
In simple terms: Don’t spend big before proving ideas.
Key Takeaway
Validate ideas before scaling.
Themes
investment
validation
startup strategy
Mood
pragmatic
analytical
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- product development
- fundraising
- market testing
Key Concepts
Lean startup
risk management
capital allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- What minimal test can you run now?
- How to you assess capital intensity?
A Different Perspective
Large upfront costs can limit flexibility.
