Early Stage Capital ... Part Deux!

  Subscribe To The Looney Executive Emerging Growth Series! Follow The Looney Executive on Twitter!  Back To The Looney Executive Web SIte!   Uh Oh ... Chongo! That's a well-known line from a late 1960's show called Danger Island. It's what someone said when a character named Chongo got into trouble. And Jonathan Aberman is saying that right now about early stage venture investing in the U.S. Jonathan is Managing Director of Amplifier Ventures, an early stage VC firm in McLean, VA. In Part Deux of the interview, Jonathan gives his perspective on how the federal governemt should collaborate with experienced company builders to kick-start early stage investing and innovation. Oh yea, we even flashed back to the 1980's with a discussion about how former bond King Michael Milken used "junk bonds" to finance growth firms. Finally, we're introducing a new segment called "Out-of-the-Box Ideas With Jen". Jennifer Vallarautto, President of Office-Out-of-the-Box, presents interesting tips and ideas for businesses. Uh Oh Chongo! You're not listening yet. So go ahead and click on the link below or the POD button above to listen to our latest show!