The document discusses the evolution of venture capital and startup investing, referred to as "Venture Capital 2.0". It notes that there are now fewer, smaller venture capital funds under $100M, and more acquisitions of startups for under $100M. It also describes how platforms like Google, Facebook, and Apple now provide distribution and monetization opportunities rather than just technology. Incubators are running many small startup experiments, with most expected to fail fast, and emphasizing metrics to support iteration.
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The Lean VC: a Silicon Valley 2.0 Story of Incubation, Metrics and Platforms
1. The Lean VC: a Silicon Valley 2.0 Story Dave McClure, 500 Startups ( @DaveMcClure ) http://500startups.com GROW conference - August 2010 – Vancouver, CA Re-Inventing Venture Capital & Angel Investing through Innovation, Incubation, & Iteration