We're playing with a much bigger deck.

Venture capitalists are taking a longer view of that industry sector; they're willing to wait longer for an exit because they're getting in early. They have to be both willing to take risks and willing to be patient.

I can barely find a[n industry] category that doesn't have a significant technology component.

It's still Internet related. It has just rotated where the money is spent.

As recently as three years ago, the natural progression from seed to exit [either IPO or acquisition] was three to five years. That window is now 18 to 36 months. Companies can get to market faster and they have the money to do it.

We are taking steps to fight the production of meth on our own soil through limiting access to precursor ingredients, supporting educational efforts and providing necessary resources to law enforcement.