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Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.

Rob Hayes of First Round Capital | E249

E249 • Apr 18, 2012 • 75 mins

In this episode, Jason Calacanis, Tyler Crownley, and Rob Hayes discuss startup round sizes, angel investing, and the motives behind Instagram's acquisition. They speculate on YouTube's worth as an independent company and the essential traits for entrepreneurial success. They also compare pressures faced by LPs, VCs, and CEOs, discuss reputation management, and share their views on the Y Combinator bubble.

Speakers

Jason Calacanis

Host • 55%

Tyler Crownley

Guest • 6%

Rob Hayes

Guest • 37%

Chapters

0:00	Opening
5:33	Average What Are the Round Sizes How Much Do You Raise
10:22	Angel Investing
16:05	Is It Fear or Opportunity That Drove the Purchase of Instagram
17:13	If Youtube Was an Independent Company Right Now How Much Would It Be Worth
53:46	What's the Most Important Trade for an Entrepreneur To Succeed
1:01:44	How's the Pressure Different from Lp to Vc than Vc to Ceo
1:02:40	Why Is the Reputation So Good
1:08:30	What's Your Take on the Y Combinator Bubble

Transcript

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