Why 2010 Is a Great Time to Start a Company - Steve Jurvetson

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Steve Jurvetson, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson, explains that even though capital may be limited, a recession is "a great time to start a company." He lists several top companies that were started during recessions, and explains why the opportunities are greater today than ever before.

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What new trends will take shape in the year ahead? Find out at one of the Churchill Club's most anticipated events of the year; the 12th Annual Top Ten Tech Trends debate!

Watch as top investors Ron Conway, Esther Dyson, Kevin Efrusy, Steve Jurvetson, and David Weiden rate and debate the biggest tech trends for the year ahead. - Churchill Club

Steven T. Jürvetson is a Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ). He was a Venture Capitalist (VC) investor in Hotmail, Interwoven, and Kana. He also led the firm's investments in Tradex and Cyras (acquired by Ariba and Ciena, respectively).

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