ValleyZen’s Drue Kataoka interviews Bill Draper III of Draper Richards and gets his insights on Zen and the art of venture funding and why it’s important to have fun. He shares how he spots talent and potential, and says he knows, when he looks someone in the eye, whether they have the drive to follow a dream through.
Draper Richards has provided early stage funding for technology companies including Skype, PhotoBucket, Overture, DivX, and Hotmail, among many others.
Bill Draper: Zen, Venture Funding, and the Art of Keeping It Fun
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cool for you to pick this video up!
I think he is someone with extraordinary intuition and wisdom. And yes the sense of play and exploration is crucial to creativity. I hope your readers enjoy the video.