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How Do VCs Choose Their Investors (and should entrepreneurs care?)

Both Sides of the Table

So I immediately felt like I had a partner whom I could call for sensitive advice on topics where there aren’t many sources of input or mentorship. Even though our 2000 fund was the single best performing fund in the United States for that vintage, continuing to get investments wasn’t possible so we had to rebuild.

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How Understanding Multigenerational Workforces Can Make You a Better Leader

StartupNation

Generation Y (1981-2000) = 35%. To help baby boomers succeed, employers should create specific goals and deadlines, offer mentorships roles and take a coaching-style feedback approach. Supporting multigenerational workforces. Breakdown of workforce by generation : Traditionalists (1925-1945) = 2%. Baby boomers (1946- 1964) = 25%.

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How to Find a Job as a VC Scout: Compensation and Which Firms Are Recruiting

David Teten VC

The scout will receive hands-on mentorship, attend Saison Capital events, and join our network of advisors, venture partners, and industry experts.”. Founded in 2000 with roots in Singapore and Silicon Valley, GGV has expanded with additional offices in San Francisco, Shanghai, and Beijing. SHL Capital (Sahil Lavingia). GGV Capital.

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8 Questions to Help Decide if You Should be Raising Money Now

Both Sides of the Table

This conversation seems to come up very frequently these days both with portfolio companies and with entrepreneurs just looking for mentorship. As anyone raising money in April 2000, September 2001 or September 2008 can tell you that. So here’s my framework. Are you in the “lean&# phase? Fund raising can be black-and-white.

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