Penelope Trunk:

Investors say, "We invest in people not ideas," but what they mean is, "My life is boring, and the only thing money can't buy is interestingness, but I'm trying by investing in your company."

Serena Saitto:

More than 50 U.S. technology companies reached a valuation of at least $1 billion in the past two years, according to CB Insights. Other startups such as Airbnb Inc. and Snapchat Inc. have surpassed a $10 billion valuation, while Uber Technologies Inc. has reached $40 billion, the highest for a U.S. startup.

Nicolas Colin and Bruno Palier:

Few start-ups find a viable business model, let alone a sustained market. In the digital economy, a few lucky individuals will find significant or sustained income and security, while many more unlucky ones will see their employers go bankrupt and have to seek new ways to make ends meet.

Casey Johnston:

While Kickstarter projects' delivery rate seems unreliable, it's significantly better than businesses that operate from venture funding.