Creative Capital: Georges Doriot and the Birth of Venture Capital
, subject: Biography of Georges Doriot and the origins of institutional venture capital, 2008
Creative Capital argues that people matter more than ideas, and that innovation comes from entrepreneurs at the edge rather than established large companies.
About the book
The biography explains how Doriot trained generations of executives and used ARD's long-term investment in companies such as Digital Equipment Corporation to establish a model for institutional venture capital.
Why read it
Best if you are weighing an opportunity that outsiders misunderstand and want a people-first way to judge it, along with a closing look at how work fits with the rest of life.
Key themes
- People matter more than ideas
- Innovation comes from the edge
- Work and the rest of life
Evidence and original sources
Source: official Founders episode — #203
This record is supported by 7 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.
- Georges Doriot (Birth of Venture Capital) — Episode is built around this book; David names its title and author as the core subject.