Eight prominent venture capitalists discuss their investments in companies like Apple, Intel, and Cisco, shaping the tech industry from the 1960s to the 1980s.
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Eight prominent venture capitalists discuss their investments in companies like Apple, Intel, and Cisco, shaping the tech industry from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Synopsis
Georges Doriot, often called the father of American venture capitalism, plays a key role in "Something Ventured." The film details how Doriot and other venture capitalists funded startups like Apple, Intel, and Genentech in the mid-20th century. Through interviews and archival footage, it covers the stories of investors such as Arthur Rock and entrepreneurs like Nolan Bushnell. The documentary premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2011 and runs for 84 minutes.
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Why Watch
- Meet venture capitalists who funded Apple and Intel.
- Find out how Georges Doriot influenced Silicon Valley.
- See archival footage from the 1960s to 1980s tech boom.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2011.
- Something Ventured features 10 prominent venture capitalists including Tom Perkins and Don Valentine.
- The documentary includes interviews with entrepreneurs like Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel.
- The film has aired on local PBS stations across the US and in Norway.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are some of the venture capitalists featured in Something Ventured?
The film features venture capitalists such as Arthur Rock, Tom Perkins, Don Valentine, and Bill Draper.
What companies did the entrepreneurs in Something Ventured help to start?
Entrepreneurs featured in the film helped to start companies like Apple, Intel, Genentech, and Cisco.
When did Something Ventured premiere?
Something Ventured premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2011.
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