Fred Wilson - Full Interview

In this issue we speak to alumnus Fred Wilson, (WG'86), who has taken risks both obvious and subtle throughout his entire career in venture capital.

Fred Wilson on Blogs as a VC tool

"What I've been searching for fifteen years is a way to have a conversation with every single entrepreneur. Blogging is not a one way thing." - Wharton alumnus and co-founder of Union Square Ventures, Fred Wilson , WG'86, is a new breed of venture capitalist who belies the professional stereotype of secrecy by with publishing a popular blog.

Fred Wilson - Advice for Entrepreneurs

"The Internet came along right as I began to hit my stride as an investor. Nobody knew the Internet so I had that opportunity." -- Wharton alumnus and co-founder of Union Square Ventures, Fred Wilson WG'86, saw an opportunity and took a risk in the mid-1990s by specializing in companies focused on the rapidly growing force called the Internet.

What Wharton Means to Fred Wilson

"I learned corporate finance, speculative markets, valuation, net present value, they’re incredibly valuable, I think I'm well rounded in them and I think to be a good investor you have to know that." - Wharton alumnus and co-founder of Union Square Ventures, Fred Wilson WG'86, always wanted to pursue a career in venture capital and feels that Wharton provided the tools to get him in the door.