Alan Patricof

My philosophy, in a nutshell, is to wipe out the greatest amount of risk with the least amount of money.

The advent of interactive communications has created an inflection point where it's economical to provide education differently than in the past.

I got my first job at a firm called Naess & Thomas.

I got my first job the old-fashioned way: I took an elevator to the top floor of many buildings and walked down floor by floor on the stairs going into every firm and asking the receptionist if she knew of any jobs available.

All American consumers have the same needs - to buy great consumer products, with savings and value, and with the convenience of easy delivery.

It's hard to make small investments when you're a billion-dollar fund.

I love art; I collect mostly modern art.

The only thing... in-store retailing has that online doesn't have is it has the ability to touch, smell, feel, and experience.

Like many of my friends and associates, I am a life-long Democrat. We have a rock-solid commitment to supporting the political party that we so strongly believe offers the most promising vision of America: one that recognizes the proper role of government, the importance of compassion, and the value of diversity.

I was very early on in taking venture capital abroad: to Europe first, then Asia.

As a venture capitalist, I invest in people and ideas that are fresh, vibrant, and willing to disrupt the market. As a political donor, I like to see the same energy in the people I support.

The Enterprise Value Tax is unprecedented, punitive, and has no justification in the tax code.