The startup I mentioned before that completed its Series A funding came in town after their shareholder meeting so I ended up joining them for dinner with a few other folks and the conversation got lively. Honestly, I made a small investment in this company at first mainly because of a few friends who hit the jackpot with startups and retired in one go. They always said it was pure luck, that it was only because of their connections and access to deal flow which made them so lucky back then. But to be honest, I think luck is part... Continue reading