The hidden benefits of venture capitalism

It took me aback, but I told him that I did it for the fun of it, because I liked to make connections and perhaps help something good happen. But thinking about it, the urge to communicate with those who might be like-minded doesn't just power my actions here, but powers Facebook, Twitter, blogs and Wikipedia. So am I really so unusual?

But of course it costs me next to nothing - just a few keystrokes here and there. So I'm already way ahead - in reciprocated links, in introductions and acquaintances I mightn't otherwise have. Some of whom become friends.

And that's before I count the opportunities its given me to invest and participate in startups that are following Dr Graham's formula of doing well by doing good.

Will it make me rich? That depends how you mean. I'm having fun and making friends. Will I make lots of money? Too early to tell. But so far so good, and whatever happens, the world will be a little better for my having tried.