Something Ventured is a documentary about the early days of venture capital in Silicon Valley. Through interviews with investors and entrepreneurs it recounts how firms such as Intel, Apple and Cisco were financed, and how the venture model evolved alongside breakthrough technologies.

Use in class

This works well in entrepreneurship and innovation finance courses. It introduces students to the economics of venture capital, deal structuring and the investor entrepreneur relationship, and can support comparisons with contemporary funding options such as crowdfunding or corporate venture units.

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