The Dotcom Visionary Who Got Out At The Top And Now Enjoys Life As A Writer – with Andy Kessler

Andy Kessler, Lifestyle Business, Web 1.0

Andy Kessler co-founded Velocity Capital Management where he turned $100 million into $1 billion by investing in cutting edge internet companies. Then he did something unusual, he moved on. He sold his shares. Gave his investors their money. And made himself into bestselling author.

In this interview you’ll get the answer to these questions: How did he raised his initial $100 million? How did he turned it into $1 billion? How did he know the market was at its height and it was time to sell? How did he remake his life so many times? What would he launch or invest in now?

Andy Kessler

Andy Kessler is a former hedge fund manager turned author who now writes on technology and markets.

 

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