# About ### Here is why you should read: - You want to hear an independent and dissident voice in the Venture Capital industry; - You wonder if the VC model is right for you and want to know more about its dark side and alternatives; - You want to locate and read about investors who freed themselves from the traditional VC model and can invest in the long-term; - You are looking for tools that can help you develop your critical thinking and make better decisions in the fields of economics, finance, and investing; - You are curious to know about the other side of the table (buy-side or sell-side) and leverage these insights to align different interests; - You have a contrarian and informative story to tell, and you would like to start a conversation. Feel free to get in touch on patben.com; - You want to access a unique community of makers and backers that don’t buy the whole VC stuff and will support you on your journey. My writing is independent: no strings attached, no conflict of interest, no promotion. It is based on this one belief: _**whoever you are and whatever you do, you can grow (and fund) your business, your own way**_. ![[patben_signature_black 1.png|200]] ![[20200825RebeccaBowring9302web-2.jpg|300]]