tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11488978.post8557635675061937549..comments2008-10-29T05:43:26.865-07:00Andrew Finklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975892946327775341andrew.finkle@gmail.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11488978.post-47758269382617282972008-10-29T05:37:00.000-07:002008-10-29T05:37:00.000-07:00Andy I agree...however the "honus*" is one the entrepreneur!<BR/><BR/>I think Fred already does these things to a great degree but the idea that VCs need to helping their portfolio companies, especially during this time is right on!<BR/><BR/>Good workRyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12924297163213852244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11488978.post-76026141446593661642008-10-29T05:28:00.000-07:002008-10-29T05:28:00.000-07:00Chris I could not agree with you more. As I mentioned, I wasn't picking on Fred Wilson. I used Fred because I am familiar with his investments.<BR/><BR/>I stated to very specific ways two of his investments could benefit from a partnership. I agree it needs to be more then "You two should meet".Andrew Finklehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05975892946327775341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11488978.post-72796874051619953192008-10-29T05:20:00.000-07:002008-10-29T05:20:00.000-07:00I agree with your fundamental premise that VCs should be involved in business development, but I think you picked the wrong VC to make an example of. Fred Wilson is about as actively involved as any VC out there, and there are numerous examples of where he HAS gotten involved to help his companies. Just look at how many of his past investments have been acquired by Yahoo.<BR/><BR/>I've personally had good success getting VCs involved in BD initiatives, but only when that involvement is tied to a specific strategy and set of business goals. Needs to be (a lot) more than 'you guys should meet and work something out'.Chris Sellandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08989762515418765586noreply@blogger.com