Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

Not alot of detail in the article. This profile by Forbes is a bit better IMHO.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkonrad/2015/03/25/how-ventu...

He arguably had one of the most successful funds ever created. Just have a look to see how many of the names he's invested in you recognize.

https://www.crunchbase.com/person/chris-sacca/investments

He is a hustler's hustler. In both the good and bad sense.

He goes into this alot on this podcast http://tim.blog/2015/05/30/chris-sacca/




What do you mean when you say that he's a hustler, both good and bad?

Am I missing out on some drama?


Is exploiting software bugs to achieve leverage larger than is normally allowed and getting into a $4 million hole not drama enough?


And letting your friends use your law firm group of 1 to fill resume gaps in their employment history.


But seriously, who here hasn't done that?


This is the best interview I have seen with him https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6NpHbMFaQ8




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2025 batch! Applications are open till May 13

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: