Entrepreneurs who dream of building the next Amazon, Facebook,
or Google have the opportunity to take advantage of one of the most
powerful economic engines the world has ever known: venture
capital. To do that, you need to woo, impress, and persuade venture
capitalists to back your endeavor. That task alone is a challenge.
But finding and choosing the right investor can be harder still.
Even if you manage to get backing, you want your VC to be a
partner, not some dictator who will undermine your vision and take
control of your life''s work.
Jeffrey Bussgang is one of a very few people who have played on
both sides of this high-stakes game. By his early thirties, he had
helped build two successful start-ups-one went public, the other
was acquired. Now he uses his experience and unique perspective on
"the other side" as a venture capitalist helping entrepreneurs
bring their dreams to fruition.
In the book, Bussgang offers high-level insights, colorful
stories, and practical advice gathered from his own experience as
well as from interviews with dozens of the most successful players
on both sides of the game, including Twitter''s Jack Dorsey and
LinkedIn''s Reid Hoffman. He reveals how to get noticed, perfect a
pitch, and negotiate a partnership that works for everyone.
An insider''s guide to the secrets of the world venture capital,
Mastering the VC Game will prove invaluable for entrepreneurs
seeking capital and successful partnerships.