Get Big Fast vs. Evergreen—Which is the best fit for your business?

This episode features Tugboat Institute® CEO Dave Whorton. When Dave was recruited by the legendary John Doerr to work for Kleiner Perkins in 1997 he learned the original venture capital (VC) “playbook”—a strategy focused on reaching profitability and sustained growth. At the same time, Doerr and other partners were selectively exercising a new playbook sparked by the historic public offering of Netscape. Venture capital was entering a new era—Get Big Fast.   In this talk from Tugboat Institute®, Dave shares his insider perspective on this “moment of divergence” and how this seismic shift in VC investment shaped the way companies are built, scaled, financed and exited. Dave also presents the alternative Evergreen® business model embraced by leaders committed to private ownership, purpose and growing profitable companies that last 100 years.   There is more than one way to business success. Take a moment to listen and determine which path fits your journey.