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Re: Stop crying and get out there - Paul Walsh, the Irish Opportunist

topgold — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 02:59:05 -0000

You're banging a familiar rhythm while exposing a reality of any system. Those closer to the feeding troughs often find the going easier when the portions of (money, connections and services) venture food are served. The lesson shared by the Collison brothers at a recent Limerick OpenCoffee is worth hearing in that regard:

http://podcasting.ie/podcas...

Re: Stop crying and get out there - Paul Walsh, the Irish Opportunist

Paul Walsh — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:50:48 -0000

@Paul - will do :)

@Robin - you never comment what you you disagree with, perhaps you should in future. I can't believe for a second how anyone could be so wrong though ;)

Re: Stop crying and get out there - Paul Walsh, the Irish Opportunist

Robin Blandford — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:11:01 -0000

I agree with your entire post (it's rare I agree with your entire posts, normally just some!).

There is no excuse (more than ever) to give out about location. I do think it helps to make these contacts in person - but that will only come with hard graft of attending the industry events.

VC's should be the last on your mind if you don't have the other contacts to back you.

Re: Stop crying and get out there - Paul Walsh, the Irish Opportunist

paul fisher — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:31:31 -0000

Nice post paul.

Be sure to ping me the Plan when its ready to go ;)