Travis pitches Uber (Ubercab) raising $1.5m at like a $4.5m pre. I scratched my head thinking “taxi lobbies will crush them” - @chrisfralic raises his hand on the spot and says “I’m in for $500k.” He’s retired now. I’m not. 

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They even followed up a week later. I loved
@ryangraves whom I chatted with on my blog. San Diego / Chicago connection. Still, couldn't wrap my head around it. Couldn't be happier for Ryan & team. And for all drivers in LA & elsewhere who have fewer drunk drivers on the roadpic.twitter.com/Xpgv9ZBNjq
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Thank you for sharing this, it’s vulnerable and demonstrates how unpredictable the valley really is! However, based on my interactions with informed investors, many follow an analysis routine that would make them stand by their choices even if they could go back in time.
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If you could share something you learned in this time, how would you do things differently today?
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9 years ago, 10 black car drivers doing 10 rides a night in 1 city...
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Fascinating! Was the whole objection taxi lobbies or were there any other doubts?
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Mark, so for $250k you could’ve had 5.5% of Uber? Of for $500/11%.Tough! Us non-vc’s do that with stocks (amzn $17 in 2000/1). Had it.Sold it at $82. Didn’t evn need the money. Hopefully bird pays off for you guys. I’m waiting for the impossible burger ipo. Putting all
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Glad to see I wasn't the only one who dumped Amazon back in the day. Bought at $35 - sold at $75. Thought I was the king of world for doubling my money in one year. Afterall, how big can another online book retailer get?pic.twitter.com/jlCdSQmTcf
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Why was Travis described as a "mega-advisor" and not a founder?
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because he wasn't the founder. as i understand it, it was garrett camp's idea and ryan graves was ceo
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Much respect for being able to publicly admit your misses

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Part of learning. When you swing for the fences, you’re bound to miss out on a few.
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