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“The last 10 to 20 years you’d think that it has been all about VCs making money, because that’s all we hear about. But really it is all about VCs failing and failing to return capital and being f**king idiots. VCs are stupid. They are absolutely stupid. Does anyone want to challenge that statement? Does anyone think that VCs are not stupid?”

Quote by Dave McClure

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Dave McClure is a renowned venture capitalist and entrepreneur, born on January 1, 1966. He is known for his entrepreneurial and investment activities in Silicon Valley, particularly in the technology and internet sectors. McClure has held key roles in multiple startups and has had a significant impact in the field of angel investing. more

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