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Re:Bill Nguyen: The Boy In The Bubble by jacquesm on Saturday November 12, 2011 @11:10PM (#3229871)
I think the track record component more than anything else nails it, that's why he got funded and for very little besides that.

Having a $850M exit on your resume makes you look pretty good when you're pitching an otherwise crazy idea.

Re:Bill Nguyen: The Boy In The Bubble by felipemnoa on Saturday November 12, 2011 @11:51PM (#3229969)
To be fair, $850M exit should impress almost anybody.