Secrets of Sand Hill Road
Secrets of Sand Hill Road
Scott Kupor
Eric Schmidt
As someone who’s helped a small company become a huge, valuable company, I know firsthand the power of the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship. This book is the definitive book on navigating VC as part of that. - Eric Schmidt
Sam Altman
A valuable resource for any founder who wants to work with VCs. - Sam Altman
Michael Mauboussin
Great! - Michael Mauboussin
Elad Gil
[This book] is great. - Elad Gil
Ryan Hoover
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
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Secrets of Sand Hill Road

Secrets of Sand Hill Road: Venture Capital and How to Get It

Scott Kupor
By
Scott Kupor
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Dive into the heart of Silicon Valley's venture capital ecosystem with "Secrets of Sand Hill Road" by Scott Kupor, the insider's guide to navigating the ever-evolving landscape of startup financing. As managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, one of the most renowned VC firms on Sand Hill Road—the epicenter of venture capital—Kupor demystifies the process of securing venture capital, offering a rare glimpse into the minds of investors and the decisions that shape the future of tech startups. Through engaging narratives and firsthand experiences, Kupor reveals the critical factors that influence venture capitalists' funding decisions, the art of valuation, and the strategies for securing the best deal. This book is an indispensable resource for entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, providing actionable insights on how to captivate venture capitalists, navigate negotiations, and understand the intricate dance of investment. Kupor goes beyond the basics of venture capital, delving into the nuances of startup growth, managing investor relationships, and the pivotal moments that can lead a startup to become the next unicorn. "Secrets of Sand Hill Road" is not just a book but a roadmap to success in the competitive world of venture capital, offering the tools and knowledge to turn visionary ideas into thriving businesses.

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Released
2019
1 Jan
Length
320
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[This book] is great. - Elad Gil
As someone who’s helped a small company become a huge, valuable company, I know firsthand the power of the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship. This book is the definitive book on navigating VC as part of that. - Eric Schmidt
Ryan Hoover mentioned this book on Twitter.
Great! - Michael Mauboussin
A valuable resource for any founder who wants to work with VCs. - Sam Altman
Ben Horowitz uses the difference between a vitamin and an aspirin to articulate this point. Vitamins are nice to have; they offer some potential health benefits, but you probably don’t interrupt your commute when you are halfway to the office to return home for the vitamin you neglected to take before you left the house. It also takes a very, very long time to know if your vitamins are even working for you. If you have a headache, though, you’ll do just about anything to get an aspirin! They solve your problem and they are fast acting. Similarly, products that often have massive advantages over the status quo are aspirins; VCs want to fund aspirins.
— Scott Kupor, Secrets of Sand Hill Road

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