Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners
David Cowan
Partner, Bessemer Venture Partners
David Cowan is a venture capitalist with deep expertise in technology investments, particularly in the startup ecosystem.
Global Business / Economy
Is Working With a Startup as a Client Worth the Risk — or Are You Just Financing Someone Else's Dream With Your Own Cash Flow?Startups promise innovation, agility, and fresh thinking — but 90% of them fail within their first few years. Randi Zuckerberg, David Cowan, and Barbara Corcoran debate whether taking a startup on as a client is a smart strategic bet or just a polite way of financing someone else's dream with your own cash flow.