[jaoued]

My view is that the ones, who first hand know will succeed are the founders and co. (even if they sometime doubt)... Investors, etc..., on the other hand, once they invest will always put the right spin and word to fullfill the prophecy. Before they invest, most of of them have no clue, hence invest in large numbers of startup projects with the hope, at least one of each portfolio will make boom for the entire portfolio.

"Prediction is very difficult, especially if it's about the future." dixit Niels Bohr.

Good interview from Sam though.