Orchard filled valleys and early bets
From Silicon Valley to the United Nations
Venture philanthropy and a family legacy
What was Bill Draper's first job after serving in the Korean War and graduating from business school?
Under which famous Harvard Business School professor, often called the father of venture capital, did Bill Draper study?
diego The Valley of Heart's Delight
We made our bets where the apricot grows, Before the silicon valley arose.
diego A disastrous investment by Bill Draper's father taught him a lifelong rule about managing risk in venture capital.
What was the physical landscape of Silicon Valley when pioneer Bill Draper first entered the venture capital industry in 1959?
Cozy deals: Bill Draper frequently closed multi-million dollar tech deals over pancakes at Buck's Restaurant in Woodside, California, during the early days of Silicon Valley.
diego Early Silicon Valley venture capitalists operated in a highly collaborative environment, often sharing deals over breakfast.
What did Bill Draper claim was the most important factor when choosing which startup company to fund?
What valuable lesson did Bill Draper's father pass down after losing his Wall Street bonus in a failed 1929 coffeemaker investment?
Wealth or resources invested in a startup or small business that presents both high risk and high growth potential. In 1962, Bill Draper and Pitch Johnson sought startups to fund among Santa Clara's agricultural groves.
Which restaurant in Woodside, California, became famous as the breakfast spot where Bill Draper and other investors closed early tech deals?
diego Swipe to invite key investors to learn how Bill Draper built belief in startups.