All memos tagged #alan-patricof

A cascade of miracles refers to a business planning flaw in which a project’s success depends on a sequence of improbable events occurring perfectly, without error or delay. The term was popularized...

Alan Patricof is a pioneering American venture-capitalist known for founding Apax Partners and later Greycroft, two firms that have significantly shaped early-stage investing. Born in 1934, he began...

'No Red Lights: Reflections on Life, 50 Years in Venture Capital, and Never Driving Alone' examines the evolution of venture capital and entrepreneurial growth over the past fifty years through the...

Negotiation Without Losers describes a collaborative approach to deal-making in which both parties leave the agreement feeling respected, satisfied, and motivated to work together. Based on lessons...

Greycroft is a venture-capital-firm founded in 2006 by Alan Patricof, Dana Settle, and Ian Sigalow. Greycroft manages multiple funds across venture and growth equity categories, emphasizing...