Tim Draper: The Billionaire Startup Hero
Episode 104, Jun 11, 2019, 04:00 AM
Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates and Draper University, shares his thoughts on how to evaluate companies ahead of investment, as well as how he’s evolved into one of the world’s most recognizable venture capitalists.
On Episode 104 of #ThePlaybook, Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates and Draper University, provides insights on:
- Why he made the mistake of turning down Netflix [1:39]
- The questions he asks when he evaluates which companies to invest in [2:26]
- How he used Tupperware parties as the inspiration to create viral marketing [6:50]
- Why the willingness to “complete the mission” is a difference-maker for today’s entrepreneurs [16:03]