About

Mark Suster, the venture capitalist with GRP, was one of the most inspiring guests on Mixergy because he spoke honestly and bluntly about business. Mixergy fan Giang Biscan highlighted some of his most quotable lines from the program. I thought you’d want to read it on days when coffee isn’t enough to get you going. And be sure to grab his interview here.

The quotes

“Good entrepreneurs have a chip on their shoulders. They are out to prove something.”

“It’s the down market that real entrepreneurs are formed.”

“Entrepreneurship is in my DNA.”

“I know we have a singed contract, but time has changed. I can’t make a profitable company and service you with the current terms. I need you to work with me here. If you are willing to work with me now, I will work my butt off to make sure that you succeed.”

“The excuse department is now closed.”

“Don’t raise too much money.”

“Domain expertise is very important.”

“Don’t let anyone to tell you that you can’t do it. Have confidence in your conviction.”

“Raising VC money is about relationships.”

The interview

Mark Suster of GRP

Want more? Catch the full interview here.