Ask HN: If we are in a VC bubble, how would the bust play out?

Re:Ask HN: If we are in a VC bubble, how would the bust play... by bwy on Saturday June 13, 2015 @08:12PM (#9713270)

The real question is, "if we're in a bubble, how do we take advantage of knowing it will pop?" (genuine question)

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Re:Ask HN: If we are in a VC bubble, how would the bust play... by frostmatthew on Saturday June 13, 2015 @08:30PM (#9713317)

Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent - John Maynard Keynes

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Re:Ask HN: If we are in a VC bubble, how would the bust play... by ddw on Sunday June 14, 2015 @07:44AM (#9714543)

If you work for a big tech company, try to partner with the startups doing interesting work in your domain. When they run out of money you can scoop up their IP (and maybe team?) for cheap.

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Re:Ask HN: If we are in a VC bubble, how would the bust play... by shogun21 on Saturday June 13, 2015 @08:58PM (#9713396)

Can you short sell a company that doesn't have a public offering?

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Re:Ask HN: If we are in a VC bubble, how would the bust play... by uhwhat on Saturday June 13, 2015 @09:16PM (#9713432)

Yes but you would have to make that deal with the private investor(s).

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