Alan Patricof Quotes, born October 22, 1934, in New York City, is an American investor and venture capitalist, celebrated as a pioneer of the venture capital industry. He founded Apax Partners (originally Patricof & Co.) in 1969 and co-founded Greycroft in 2006, backing early-stage tech and consumer startups like Venmo and Axios. At 87, he launched Primetime Partners, focusing on aging and longevity. His investments include early stakes in Apple, valued at $3.5 billion today, and he authored No Red Lights (2022), reflecting on his 50-year career. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, his book, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his insights on venture capital, risk, innovation, and perseverance, capturing his visionary approach and relentless drive.
15 Alan Patricof Quotes
- “If you want to be a publicly traded company, you should act like a public company.” (Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “It’s tough enough to sell a product or service to someone who has an immediate need. Selling a future need usually causes the early pioneers to get a lot of arrows shot at them.” (No Red Lights, 2022)
- “My philosophy, in a nutshell, is to wipe out the greatest amount of risk with the least amount of money.” (What Should I Read Next?, n.d.)
- “The unicorns have got to prove themselves.” (CNBC, 2016)
- “No one really knows what one private company is worth versus another private company. This is another example of a ‘my cat for your dog’ transaction.” (No Red Lights, 2022)
- “I think CSR, corporate social responsibility, is something that is becoming front and center.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “I computed the value of the $300 thousand we invested in Apple in 1979. It would be worth today $3.5 billion so too bad we didn’t hold on.” (Fox Business, 2019)
- “AI is the most significant inflection point in technology.” (CNBC, 2024)
- “We are in a dangerous zone in the market.” (CNBC, 2020)
- “You do the math of how many fundraisers you have to have to get to $25 million, you just have to have a lot of people contributing.” (Quotes.net, n.d.)
- “I’m concerned by valuations for late-stage tech companies in private portfolios.” (CNBC, 2022)
- “I wouldn’t bet against Apple.” (CNBC, 2019)
- “At 87, I’m still running toward new challenges—whether it’s a new fund or the New York Marathon.” (Post on X, @boardroom, 2022-02-16)
- “Amazon may be getting way too huge.” (CNBC, 2018)
- “A change to the Qualified Small Business Stock tax could stifle innovation.” (CNBC, 2022)
Alan Patricof’s quotes are a sharp blend of pragmatic wisdom, entrepreneurial foresight, and fearless ambition, inspiring investors and founders to navigate risks and seize opportunities. Which quote fuels your drive for innovation? Drop it in the comments and keep Patricof’s venture capital legacy thriving!
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