One of ways an entrepreneur can finance his or her venture, is to use Venture Capital. Dana Mead, a partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, supports entrepreneurs and innovators who are seeking to make major impacts in our society through their ventures. In this discussion video, Mr. Mead provides insights about California's Silicon Valley and his life as a venture capitalist.
Please view the video from Stanford University's Entrepreneurship Corner, with Mr. Dana Mead [60 mins]: Understanding Venture Capital
Use the video and consider the following questions to drive the discussion:
Would you consider using Venture Capital in your venture? Why or why not?
Are you surprised by the source of Venture Capital? Why or why not?