The world of venture capital
Chapter 1
The engine of ideas
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Chapter 2
Global hubs of innovation
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Chapter 3
The 2026 technology frontier
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Chapter 4
The human side of high stakes
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Master of The world of venture capital
Ch 1 · The engine of ideas
Fun Fact
VC origins: Modern venture capital began in 1946 when Georges Doriot founded the American Research and Development Corporation to fund commercial applications of wartime technologies.
Glossary
intellectual property (noun)
Creations of the human mind, such as inventions, designs, and symbols, that are protected by law. In 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office began reducing its decade-long backlog of applications.
Creations of the human mind, such as inventions, designs, and symbols, that are protected by law. In 2026, the United States Patent and Trademark Office began reducing its decade-long backlog of applications.