What I did find very interesting is the mention that there may be an Apprentice-like show coming out of this deal. It seems that Tim has been approached to take part in a show that would blend American Idol with The Apprentice which conceivable would put would-be entrepreneurs up against a panel of judges, one of which would be Tim Draper, to see who would get funding for their idea. I love it! I'm gonna put it in TiVo right now!
The New York Times: An Investor's 'Gong Show' for Billion-Dollar Dreamers
It is doubtful that any of Mr. Draper's Sand Hill rivals will mimic his contests anytime soon. But Tristen Langley, Mr. Draper's assistant, said television might be interested.
"We've been approached by one of the major networks to turn this into a TV show," Ms. Langley said. "It could be like 'The Apprentice,' but it might be more of a panel show, like 'American Idol,' where Tim is one of the judges."
Ms. Langley added, "Tim's attitude is, if a network says this is a good idea and they want it, he'll do it."
Mr. Draper said it was premature to discuss the possibility that he might become Silicon Valley's equivalent of Donald Trump. He did allow, though, that a presence on television would be good for business.
"A broader reach would guarantee a strong, strong deal flow" from around the world, Mr. Draper said.
"We've been approached by one of the major networks to turn this into a TV show," Ms. Langley said. "It could be like 'The Apprentice,' but it might be more of a panel show, like 'American Idol,' where Tim is one of the judges."
Ms. Langley added, "Tim's attitude is, if a network says this is a good idea and they want it, he'll do it."
Mr. Draper said it was premature to discuss the possibility that he might become Silicon Valley's equivalent of Donald Trump. He did allow, though, that a presence on television would be good for business.
"A broader reach would guarantee a strong, strong deal flow" from around the world, Mr. Draper said.
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