Paul Graham Gets Vague when Boston needs analysis

Re:Paul Graham Gets Vague when Boston needs analysis by natrius on Tuesday October 16, 2007 @07:02PM (#68792)

"I would like to caveat this section myself and ask the readers a question of even Paul himself should he notice this article, does the more aggressive investor demand a larger percentage of the business for the same amount of investment dollars offered by a less aggressive investor?"

In Silicon Valley, you'll get more offers from investors for funding since the investors are more aggressive, and as a result, you're more likely to get a fair market price for equity in your company. More importantly, the quality of the investors in Silicon Valley is likely higher since they have more experience with them and have more connections that could help your company in the future.

I don't think there's any way to compare investors in Silicon Valley with those in other areas without the Silicon Valley investors coming out on top.

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Re:Paul Graham Gets Vague when Boston needs analysis by anamax on Wednesday October 17, 2007 @11:12AM (#69058)

I think that "aggressive" is being misinterpreted. SV VCs have a greater tolerance for risk, at least technology risk.

It seems quite reasonable that riskier investments should have greater potential reward. (Otherwise, why take on the additional risk?)

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Re:Paul Graham Gets Vague when Boston needs analysis by natrius on Wednesday October 17, 2007 @02:28PM (#69147)

That's what I mean by "aggressive" as well. Since they're more likely to make risky investments, you'll get more offers from VCs.

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