Tim Draper
@TimDraper • 361,589 subscribers
Backing the bold ideas that shape the future. Founder of @DFJvc, @drapervc, @Draper_U, @meetthedrapers. Pitch me: [email protected]
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My grandfather was the first Silicon Valley venture capitalist. He started Draper Gaither Andersen in 1957. My father was a pioneer in venture capital, built Sutter Hill Partners and was the first VC in India. My mission has been to spread venture capital and entrepreneurship to the world. We call it, “Funding the Rebellion.” We all started with the same core belief: "Back people with vision who want to change the world." The fundamentals haven't changed. Dad taught me something his father taught him: "It doesn't matter who's buying or selling. The human connection matters most." That took the fear out of every pitch I've ever made. I firmly believe that safe bets are actually the worst bets in VC. “Safe" means consensus. And consensus means you're already too late. My son Adam didn't hesitate on Coinbase 🛡️'s seed round when I had to pass due to conflicts. His returns crushed mine on that one. That's how progress works. Each generation gets better tools, takes bigger risks, and moves faster than the one before. The game evolves. The spirit stays the same. Full video created by Brett the Great 🇺🇸.
Tim Draper159,492 Aufrufe • vor 11 Monaten
Academia is having a breakdown. Most VCs are missing it. Universities are "fat and lazy" and research is geared toward citations, not value. Scientists are getting blocked from talking about their own work and as we say… “Innovation dies in stealth mode.” In academia: Seek perfect information before deciding In startups: Make great decisions on imperfect information The rebellion is happening though. Decentralized science that’s decoupled from academia. Scientists are dropping out to start companies. We’re funding companies that want to reverse all CNS damage and extend human lifespan by 50 years (not 5). Our mantra is, “Short Academia, Long DeSci.” We’re calling the collapse of a $750B industry. And we’re betting on the visionaries who are building the replacement. Digital twins by Brett the Great 🇺🇸 AI podcast w/ Adam Draper ⏻
Tim Draper40,908 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
I invested in Tesla, Twitch, and Baidu when they were very different ideas. But they all followed this playbook to become generational companies: 1. Make the first move You’ll have much less information than you need. But that’s okay. The truth is that founders will never have enough information upfront. Their actions produce the insights they need. 2. Be prepared to pivot Insights can come from anywhere — customers, the market, or your team. And they might lead you somewhere very different from where you started. YouTube started as a dating site. 3. Have a north star Be open to change but there’s something in your heart that you want to change. It motivates you and you want to make it better. Stay true to it through failures and pivots until the world finally sees what you see.
Tim Draper16,293 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
What if cancer therapy had surgical precision… without the surgery? Pinpoint accuracy. Full potency. Healthy cells stay healthy. Old way: Systemic drugs that ravage your immune system, gut, and hair follicles to reach one tumor. New way: Direct-to-tumor delivery that concentrates 100% of the therapeutic power exactly where it's needed.
Tim Draper11,899 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
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