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Dave McClure

Self-Proclaimed "Fail Factory" 500 Startups' Recipe For Success

BY Erin Schulte | 11-14-2011 | 10:29 PM | LEADERSHIP

When it comes to Silicon Valley startups, success stories are a dime a dozen. Where it really gets interesting is when you start talking failure. And no one has a more unique view on failure than Dave McClure, founding parter of VC and incubator firm 500 Startups. READ MORE›

How The TOFU Project Is Teaching Silicon Valley Values To Japanese Entrepreneurs

BY E.B. Boyd | 11-01-2011 | 7:07 PM | INNOVATION

Japan used to be a leader in tech innovation. But no more. A new program is trying to help young entrepreneurs get their groove back.READ MORE›

How to Take Down Facebook -- Hint: It Ain't Twitter.

BY Dave McClure | 11-01-2010 | 10:58 AM | LEADERSHIP

It wouldn't be accurate to say there's something "wrong" with Facebook, and it's not like I don't spend a shitload of time ego-whoring around on Twitter too. But, something is wrong on the Internet.READ MORE›

Will Dave McClure Save the VC Industry?

BY Francine Hardaway | 10-18-2010 | 5:11 PM | INNOVATION

One man in Silicon Valley is trying to turn the venture capital industry on its head--by going outside Silicon Valley. Dave McClure, founder of the new SuperAngel/VC fund 500 Startups, travels all over the world looking for ideas and deals.READ MORE›

MoneyBall for Startups: Invest BEFORE Product/Market Fit, Double-Down AFTER

BY Dave McClure | 08-02-2010 | 12:30 PM | LEADERSHIP

VC funds are getting smaller (good), and angel investors are growing (also good), but both need to get smarter and innovate.READ MORE›