Ben Scharfstein pfp
Ben Scharfstein
@scharf
hot take but i believe that “venture math” is based on bad assumptions, bad advice and poorly run companies
3 replies
0 recast
17 reactions

Ben Scharfstein pfp
Ben Scharfstein
@scharf
To elaborate, I really mean that I think it’s possible to invest in technology companies that aren’t billion dollar opportunities and still make money. Requires very different entry prices and responsible growth / spend after that
2 replies
0 recast
1 reaction

Jeadie pfp
Jeadie
@jeadie
Why entry price and not % of investments successful? Assuming decrease in cost of building businesses?
1 reply
0 recast
0 reaction

Ben Scharfstein pfp
Ben Scharfstein
@scharf
Yes that too. If every investment is EV positive you profit.
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction