Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I just completed an exercise where I went out to hire a new associate for my VC firm, GRP Partners. I had to laugh a bit reading it. MBA fine, but not required. What you gain: 1.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 13, 2018

What is one piece of advice you’d give every founder? Although we spend lots of time talking about numbers, metrics and frameworks, there’s an artistic component to entrepreneurship that’s really important. I love teaching. And I love eating. You have to be all in -- this is your life’s work. Execute on the strategy to win.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

And no wonder, lately he and his partners are on a tear, investing out of their $200+ million VC fund. He talked in the video about how he finds it helpful in companies to think about practical theory and frameworks for thinking about company strategy. 10:15 Do you the LPs are more open-minded to single VC funds today?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Similarly, “everyone needs 18-24 months of runway” is a nice motto, but when it takes three times longer to raise a round than it used to, it may no longer be useful advice. The rules of VC are changing: Here’s what founders should be considering in the new era. Thanks very much for reading TC+ this week, Walter Thompson.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

I shy away from sharing hot takes, but here’s one: With contagion contained, the VC community feels good about writing smallish checks for pre-revenue startups, but Series A and up? There’s plenty of tactical advice here, and much more to come. Más o menos.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

I recently filmed a show for This Week in Venture Capital in which I talked about how to prepare for a VC meeting: whom you’ll meet, who should attend from your side, what materials you should bring and how you should run the meeting. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. But take prompts from the VC.

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Hunter Walk

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Here’s Part V: VC is a profession! Also, because the feedback loop is very long, the advice we give founders – to move fast and iterate – is hard to put into practice as a venture investor. As to the “it takes a long time” advice. The world doesn’t need more of the same VCs.]

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Amid market volatility, decentralized finance, or DeFi, is an area that continues to be in focus in both the crypto VC world and across the community as new use cases, protocols and projects arise. We surveyed: Michael Anderson , co-founder, Framework Ventures. Michael Anderson, co-founder, Framework Ventures.

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David Teten VC

MAY 26, 2021

I see five innovative new methods for raising capital which emerging managers such as Versatile VC are using, which I’ve ranked in roughly descending order of popularity: . I maintain a proprietary database of the communities I’ve found most valuable, which I share with the other members of the Versatile VC team. Legal considerations.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Let’s set up a framework. If you have strong VC support now and a lot of cash in the bank you may be willing to accept a higher burn rate (say $300k or $400k per month) than a company with angel money and less cash in the bank. The reason is that no VC wants to see the venture debt provider get burned if you become bankrupt.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2023

Please note that these are for entertainment purposes only, as “we’re not offering investing advice or recommending anyone join or back a startup.” Last year, VCs flowed approximately $6 billion to resale platforms, according to Brian Schwarzbach, an investor with Cathay Innovation. ” Thanks very much for reading.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

When this first ran on TechCrunch I got the greatest comment in the world that I had to repeat here, “VC’s are like martinis: the first is good, the second one great, and the third is a headache.&# I understand the appeal of having many VC firms on your cap table. I love that. And it’s kind of true.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Several months later, we’ve since learned that cutting marketing budgets doesn’t make early-stage startups healthier, but it is a great way for VCs to reduce burn rates across their entire portfolio. As Rebecca Szkutak reported this week, SaaS startups that ignored this advice outperformed the ones that followed it.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 28, 2020

This is advice for people who have done scientific research at a university and are considering starting a company to commercialize it. So they take their idea and pitch it to some local VC firms. While VC firms will occasionally fund spin-outs this way, usually they don’t. Here is the framework I recommend.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 23, 2022

I never liked being a consultant; I always thought I wanted to create and not “just” give advice or solve problems for others. Looking back at my time as founder and CEO, it would have helped me so much to have someone by my side giving me not only advice but something I would call active guidance. But then something happened.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 25, 2023

Similarly, one VC may encourage newly minted CEOs to eat ramen and ride the bus, while another might suggest a salary in the low six-figures, depending on geography. In addition, building and iterating on an effective fundraising deck can serve as a framework for thinking and addressing important questions in the early days of a business.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 20, 2021

If you’re a founder who finds yourself in a meeting with a VC, try to remember two things: You’re the smartest person in the room. A VC shares 5 things no one told you about pitching VCs. Investors are looking for a reason to say “yes.” Thanks very much for reading Extra Crunch this week! Walter Thompson.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 19, 2019

Does the traditional VC financing model make sense for all companies? VC Josh Kopelman makes the analogy of jet fuel vs. motorcycle fuel. VCs sell jet fuel which works well for jets; motorcycles are more common but need a different type of fuel. . Absolutely not. So what is Revenue Based Investing?

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

What often makes the framework challenging for companies seeking to fundraise is that each of the exemptions has its unique combination of conditions. Although the exemptions remain complex, the changes provide incremental improvement to the existing framework. Almost all of the new rules should become effective early next year.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 3, 2009

This is part of my ongoing Raising Venture Capital (VC) series. So I thought I’d try to lay out a framework for how you should think about it as many you will inevitably be faced with this experience. Most VCs aren’t either? OK, I know this is true with VC also, but to a lesser extent. Great question.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 28, 2010

McKinsey had their “ 7S framework &# and BCG had the “ BCG Matrix &# with cash cows, dogs, stars and question marks. I mean Porter’s Five forces is a useful framework but it’s basically microeconomics with a pretty wrapper. I found that most VC’s never gave me any feedback when I was pitching.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

As I have pointed out in previous posts , 91% of VCs surveyed believe prices are declining (30% believe substantially) and 77% believe that funding will take longer than it has in the past. While there is no “one size fits all” I used to give the advice that you should plan about 4.5 Is that a lot for them? More Reading.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

” The firm’s investment process begins at the macro level, building actionable investment frameworks based on extensive internal research. “On the venture investing side, Sebastien Mallaby wrote a great history of the VC industry called “The Power Law.”

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Y Combinator

JULY 15, 2019

We recommend getting to know partners at VC firms on your list at least 6 to 9 months before your fundraise. Below, I’ve tried sharing our advice for managing your board – from how often to meet, to the materials you need – in order to ensure a useful and productive group discussion. Decision framework. ?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Startups and VC. What’s your advice? Meanwhile, Brian had news from Framework, which is partnering with Google to create a Chromebook that is user-repairable. I’m a software engineer and wanted to get my green card before I change jobs, but now I’m reconsidering my path. Bumped by the Bulletin. What should I do?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s hard to find actionable, proven advice for scaling startups. To create a framework for founders who are charting a path from $1 million to $25 million in annual revenue, Arthur Nobel, a principal at Knight Capital, conducted 47 interviews with founders and investors who’ve taken startups from Series A to C. Any advice?

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Haystack VC runs almost entirely on Notion. I always make a point of keeping firm records updated in the major data-trackers tracking the VC industry: AngelList , CB Insights , Crunchbase , Dealroom , Dow Jones VentureSource , Pitchbook , Preqin , and Refinitiv Eikon. Pollen VC offers a LTV calculator.

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David Teten VC

MAY 16, 2017

Limited partner due diligence on VC and private equity funds. I’ve collected several lists of limited partners focused on VC. Aggreg8r: LPs in Emerging Micro-VCs. Samir Kaji: Who are the LPs that are investing in underrepresented led VC managers? ” David Dana, Head of VC Investments, European Investment Fund.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

I hope I straddled people’s points of view well enough not to have offended anybody while adding a framework for how I think about the service. Still, as a VC I value proprietary dealflow & long term relationships. Mostly, I don’t believe that a VC not being on AngelList is “anti entrepreneur&# – it is not.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Tim Friedman, Founder, PE Stack , said, “If I could offer one piece of advice to today’s managers, it would be to take the time to understand the demands of the modern institutional LP. Keren Moynihan, CEO, Boss Insights , said, “Last week at an industry function, we asked a high rolling VC, “how’s your lead gen?” 3) Raise capital.

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TechCrunch

JULY 2, 2021

In a recent private equity survey, 80% of respondents said their co-investments with people outside traditional VC firms outperformed their PE fund investments. We’ll have more expert growth advice coming soon, so stay tuned. Image Credits: Diana Ilieva (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

These events aren’t just a chance to review the latest cohort of hopeful entrepreneurs — they also showcase the technology, products and services that will compete for VC and consumer attention over the next few years. You never know where a hit will come from, which is why these events capture our attention.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2021

But since I’ve never actually done those things, I would encourage you to ignore any advice I have to offer. Trusted advice comes from experience. If you have a great idea within the open-core framework, expect your risks to be much lower than with a traditional business structure. So you want to raise a Series A.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Indian crypto regulation : Under its G20 presidency, India has said it will look to prioritize the development of a framework for the global regulation of unbacked crypto assets, stablecoins and decentralized finance, writes Manish. Startups and VC. Recall this : Catherine writes that Recall.ai

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I think it’s the best framework for executive hiring that I’ve seen. ” And so that framework helps think that through before you start talking to folks, which I think is very smart. And one of my biggest advice to those folks is, look, presumably, we all have the technical and functional skill set for this job.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 6, 2021

His initial advice? ” In a related article, Gregg Adkin, VP and managing director at Dell Technologies Capital, shared the framework he’s developed for helping founders set up their board. 5 factors founders must consider before choosing their VC. 5 factors founders must consider before choosing their VC.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

As a VC it’s how I think through which markets will be attractive in the future, which ones I want to be in now and how the technology & business world will likely evolve. The creative process - Whenever I need to do any task that requires insight I have to be able to visualize – to literally SEE the decision framework.

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