One startup I dream of funding is the one that kills the record companies.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Part of the magic of a startup is the fear of death. You have only so much money in the bank, and if you don't get to the right milestone before you run out, then the company goes under - it's over.
All throughout my life I have been deeply immersed in startups, either because I was running one or investing in them or helping them.
The life of a startup is full of ups and downs, an emotional roller coaster ride that you can't quite imagine if you've spent your whole career in a corporation.
A hardware startup with no funding is a risky venture.
If I was rich enough, I would love to launch my own record label. I would love to try and give all my musically talented friends a start in the industry.
The more entrepreneurs in the world that are getting their ideas financed, the more great companies there are going to be that we can all invest in.
The imminent demise of the large record companies as gatekeepers of the world's popular music is a good thing, for the most part.
I never dreamed I could build a $100 million company. I just happened to build a $1 million company that became a $5 million company, and so on.
I'm pushing ahead on my own - you no longer need a large record company to make you a star.
I had always thought of starting my own record company. I haven't regretted the decision - yet!