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Deep Dive: Something Ventured (2011)

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Something Ventured
Something Ventured is a documentary that investigates the rise of American venture capitalism during the mid-20th century. It focuses on the venture capitalists who partnered with entrepreneurs to establish companies like Apple, Intel, and Cisco. The film emphasizes the role of Georges Doriot and features interviews with key figures from the 1960s to the 1980s, providing insights into the early days of Silicon Valley. The film includes archival photography and footage, alongside interviews with notable venture capitalists such as Arthur Rock and Tom Perkins, as well as entrepreneurs like Gordon Moore and Nolan Bushnell. Premiering at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2011, the film has been broadcast on PBS stations across the US and public television in Norway, highlighting its significance in understanding the evolution of technology investment.

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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Venture capital historySilicon Valley enthusiastsTech entrepreneurship