rick rydeiyder ryder. >>> originally we were going to talk about chicago and the ability to lure in start-ups financing and what silicon valley's done and austin and new york have done. today it's hard to get away from the conversation about the broader market. is that beginning to impact how start-ups are lining up financing and the world view of v.cs. >> i don't think that seeped down into early stage investing. the investors that have come from all over the country here to the chicago venture summit are here to see great entrepreneurs. and there might be some pricing change that occurs in the market but, you know, only a few days of selloff hadn't yet changed the mood. >> volatility though j.b. is of course the buzz word in all our conversations not just today but in recent weeks and i'm just wondering from a venture capital standpoint, is there a point at which volatility means that your portfolio can no longer thrive in the markets? whether it's consumer spending or other investments getting effects. at what point would that actually effect you? >> well obviously to the extent that the i