Cham: VCs enter the industry for returns or science fiction
James Cham · 20VC: Greenfield Opportunities For Machine Learning, Why Massive Corporates Finally See It's Potential & Why VC's Investment Decision Making Process Needs To Change with James Cham, Partner @ Bloomberg Beta · Oct 19, 2016 · at 4:25
James Cham, Partner at Bloomberg Beta, categorizes the primary motivations of venture capitalists into seeking exceptional returns or driven by science fiction.
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“I think some people become VCs because they like the opportunity for fantastic returns, and some people become VCs because they read too much science fiction.”
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