David Teten VC

JANUARY 12, 2022

“ One summer day, probably in the 1870s, friends of a major short-seller got together on the shores of Newport, Rhode Island, where they admired the enormous yachts of New York’s richest brokers. After gazing long and thoughtfully at the beautiful boats, the short seller asked wryly, ‘Where are the customers’ yachts?’ ”.

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disruption peer-to-peer strategy venture capital 52

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It has now become a materials innovation company disrupting how clothes are made. Allbirds is not alone in this vision or innovation — Tesla’s job is far greater than simply getting a driver from one place to another; Impossible Meats’ job is more than just feeding a hungry customer. This needs to change. And it will.

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sustainability peer-to-peer energy transportation 100

TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

We see an emphasis on young founders (“40 Under 40”), innovative ideas and disruptive challenges to legacy brands, incumbent companies and “old” ways of thinking. There is a massive opportunity to provide products and services that will make life better for today’s seniors and future generations of older adults to come.

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incumbents peer-to-peer strategy disruption 101

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

Peer-to-peer lending is back! I’m now the permanent host for TWiVC (until such time as they kick me off). Thank you to anybody who sent Jason a note on Twitter on my behalf. The episode isn’t yet live but it should be in the morning (probably when you’re reading this) – you can find it here. Really!).

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venture capital peer-to-peer capital ventures 265

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

I have been close to the tech & startup sectors for more than 20 years and I can’t think of a period in which I felt more optimistic about the innovation and value creation I see in front of us. They are frustrated by the past decade of subpar returns for the sector. This has led to the creation of incubators, accelerators and seed funds.

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venture capital capital ventures VC 347

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

This is classic “Innovator’s Dilemma” market conditions. Dana Settle (Greycroft) & I had led the first round of investment in the company in 2010 and we were looking for smart media investors to join us as investors in the company. hours of TV / day. They read less than 30 minutes. Distribution costs have, too.

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