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It’s just so darn true. The “competence” slide with the guy scratching his head is my favorite. I’m pretty sure it’s a clown that’s presenting to them.
Thanks for the tip Kelly.
Funny! Was this a indirect way to send a message to the VCs @ techcrunch! Smart move!
Ohh realism just struck =o)
When you think about it are these things becoming a problem for companys and slows downs expands. Because the head board are sh*t scared to take anyoe in with some idées. That will say they are worthless.
Hilarious (because the funniest jokes are true)!
well, at least a little bit true.
SPOT ON!!!!!!
Bingo
Nice!
funny but we still need them.
Pardon the ascii “art” graphic of two signs at an intersection:
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“Marketing this to kids would be heinous. We’ll respect your licensing restrictions (until the moment we have to flip our investment, then all bets are off).”
OK, that *so* didn’t work.
[sign pointing right reads "corporate responsibility"]
[sign pointing left reads "profits"]
and so on…
Great post. Hilarious pictures, especially humility. VCs are hurting right now – they’re still funding though. How’s the landscape out there outside of SoCal?
… so i guess Moritz said “no” to that $20M round again, eh?
(kidding, i keed..
… so i guess moritz said “no” to the $20M round again, eh?
(kidding, i keed
The difference is choosing any investor vs a strategic investor. Some VC’s do have experience in particular spaces, after all most VC’s became VC’s after a successful exit in a company they once founded.
Pitch to companies with partners that have experience in your space, not just any firm willing to give you the time.
lets keep this going in the comments…
CULTURED – “I’ve never been to that country, so I’ll need to do more research before I recommend conducting business there.”
i love slides 11 and 13 most
great video
As a long-time investor, I want to dispute the slides, but I can’t.
In my defense, I do often precede my advice to entrepreneurs with the caveat, “You know a lot more about this market than I do, but if you want my advice….”
Hey Mike, if I do an equivalent slideshow poking fun at entrepreneurs, will you run it?
oh yeah i’ll run it.
You’re on, Mike. Will work on it today.
Funny indeed.
The quotes in this slide show were generated by ExpertCEO (http://www.expertceo.com/) members and experts (including some VCs), and I want to thank them for their contributions and Kelly for summarizing the discussion in such a humorous and creative way. ExpertCEO is a private, online network that helps CEOs solve real world business problems. While we occasionally may poke fun at VCs (and ourselves), we recognize the key role they play in the technology ecosystem and enjoy working with them.
It’s either a clown or a member of the Swiss Guard…
Just replace the guy scratching his head with Obama and there you have the current situation with AIG, finance companies, autos, and health care.
i guess this goes to show that money talks, or the person with it.
-Jack
Honestly, I could use a venture capitalist. lol.
This is great. So damn true. This summarizes the douchyness of most VC’s with there entitled MBA attitudes.
most excellent mike
although i have said at least half of those at one time or another
and i don’t check my blackberry in meetings
Okay Mike, I’ve finished my presentation. I’m uploading to SlideShare. If you want me to send you the .PPT, just let me know which email address to use.
Personally, I think it’s pretty killer.
Wow, SlideShare is fast. Here’s the presentation:
http://www.slid...r-nonadmissions
Oh yeah, if you can, also pimp out my fun advice site, AskTheHarvardMBA.com.
Slide 9…priceless. Just a dead giveaway to where the meeting is headed.
hilarious. loved it! and love chris yeh’s slides!
my old, brief post on some VCs…
“Why Are Some VC Associates Tools?”
http://bernardm...ates-tools.html