Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
At our mid-year offsite our partnership at Upfront Ventures was discussing what the future of venture capital and the startup ecosystem looked like. The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim.
The Seraf Compass
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
As a deal lead, once you conclude that there is enough of an opportunity to merit potential investment, and around the time you start drafting the final report, you can push through the temporary euphoria and begin negotiating the termsheet. In some cases this will be driven entirely by the deal lead, while in investor networks with dedicated management, it might be led by a manager with the involvement of the deal lead.
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Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Contributed by Shawn Johal , an EO member and former president of EO Montreal, who is a leadership speaker, bestselling author of The Happy Leader , and founder of Elevation Leaders , a business growth practice helping companies 10X their business valuation. A whopping 77 percent of business owners wished they better understood the numbers within their business, and 82 percent of businesses fail due to cash management problems.
Venture Well
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Sarah Wharmby defines the different types of customer discovery interviews early-stage innovators can use. The post Sarah Says: What Customer Discovery Approach Is Right for You? appeared first on VentureWell.
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David Teten VC
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
It’s hard enough to raise capital from VC, private equity fund, and family offices. How do you sell to them? I’m an investor in many companies which sell to these types of clients. I put together a cheat sheet with some of the sales best practices I’ve seen. I thought this would be helpful to two types of companies: Companies which sell directly to private equity/VC funds and family offices, e.g., some of my portfolio companies from my prior VC funds – Addepar , Drop Technologies ( Cardify
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TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 17, 2022
Last month, Varo Bank celebrated the two-year anniversary of obtaining its national bank charter. The move made Varo the first-ever all-digital nationally chartered U.S. consumer bank. The startup launched its banking services in 2017, aimed at making younger consumers comfortable doing all their banking online. It has raised nearly $1 billion since its 2015 inception and was valued at $2.5 billion at the time of its last raise in 2021.
The Seraf Compass
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Travel to almost any part of the world these days and you are likely to run into clusters of entrepreneurship. Whether you are located in a hotbed of technology like Silicon Valley, a huge emerging market such as China, or in the ancient city of Byblos, chances are you will stumble upon a collection of entrepreneurs working to create new, vibrant companies.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Over the years, I have consistently noticed that I get many new and different ideas when I travel away from home and get out of my regular routine. I used to believe that one of the reasons for this phenomenon was that a different venue or culture offered me a change in perspective. However, upon reflection, I think the real driver is that taking time away allows my brain to more easily access creative thinking mode, as it’s being asked to do less on an hour-to-hour basis. .
Venture Well
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Learn how community colleges welcome and encourage entrepreneurs from non-traditional backgrounds—and how you can, too. The post Cultivating Inclusivity: Engagement at Community Colleges and Beyond appeared first on VentureWell.
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Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.
NZ Entrepreneur
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Luke Campbell – Cofounder. Vxt. “Startup founders should connect with other founders at similar stages to them, and ones who are a few steps ahead.”.
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Over the past several years, the field of fintech infrastructure has exploded with venture capital investment and entrepreneurial attention. Between the emergence of Stripe, Plaid, and other category-defining decacorns; the continued launches of financial services offerings from non-banks like Apple … The post Foundations for Successful Fintech Infrastructure (and Several Tradeoffs to Consider) appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
For any journalist who has ever googled their name, or for anyone else who have ever googled a journalist’s name, there is a good chance that one of the top hits will be for Muck Rack , a database that trawls social media, online publications, and other expanses of the internet to compile lists of people, and what they cover and where, a tool used by public relations pros, marketers, and others who want to find and connect with them.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The lead investor does the hard work to make it easy for others to invest Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
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Tomasz Tunguz
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
This chart holds the secret to successful hiring of go-to-market teams. What is it? A stack rank of attributes within HubSpot account executive candidates that correlate to quota attainment. Preparation, adaptability, domain experience, & intelligence topped the list. Closing ability correlated negatively. The pushier the account executive, the worse the result.
Jason Malki
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
I had the pleasure of interviewing Labeaud Colbert who is changing the way entrepreneurs view business and marketing. She’s reached thousands with her messages of marketing, entrepreneurship and leadership. Labeaud’s distinctive point of view is a direct result of a life filled with harrowing challenges which has produced present day triumph. Since 2006, Labeaud has been a sought after thought leader.
The Seraf Compass
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
As noted in Seraf Toolbox: Sample Board Meeting Minutes for Early Stage Companies, board minutes are universal, somewhat mundane, and very important. In a perfect world, they would be written by outside counsel, but not every startup can or does get help with minutes, so sometimes it is up to the investors to speak up about things that should not be in the minutes and make sure the minutes protect them.
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
As we enter the third school year of the Covid era, a disturbing new normal is settling over the country. Students continue to be chronically absent ; nearly 50,000 Los Angeles public school students failed to show up on the … The post The New Learning Economy: It’s Time To Build in Education appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Bond Pet Foods , known for making plant-based pet treats, is shifting its focus from treats to pet food applications as it leans into the creation of “nature-identical” chicken, beef, fish and other meat proteins using precision fermentation. Last November, Bond kicked this off by announcing a partnership with Hill’s Pet Nutrition to develop a craft meat protein for its product portfolio.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
3-question rule-breaker test to determine whether or not your business can profitably break the rules of marketing and win. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
Tomasz Tunguz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
Today, Adobe announced its intention to acquire Figma for $20b , valuing the business at 50x current ARR, the highest multiple paid for any software company of scale. Congratulations to team Figma on building their impressive business. After the correction earlier this year, public valuation multiples had reset to those of 2017. That year, Cisco acquired AppDynamics for 17x trailing revenue.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Contributed by Kc Chohan, an EO Los Angeles member who is the founder of Together CFO , a financial strategy firm that helps business owners optimize their tax strategies so they can keep more of their wealth and focus on growing and scaling their business. Since I started my business in 2016, I have always been curious to know the best way to protect my assets, both personal and business.
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CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.
The Seraf Compass
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
If one of the trickiest parts of due diligence is knowing when to press ahead in the face of mounting concerns, surely the other tricky part is knowing when to suspend your efforts. The former is a challenge of overcoming inertia and uncertainty, and the latter is a challenge of overcoming momentum.
Andreessen Horowitz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Get the move upmarket right and you can unlock new users, use cases, and revenue streams. But get it wrong, and you risk losing focus, increasing burn, and stifling product innovation. So how do you prepare? Understand the unique value-add … The post Getting Ready to Move Upmarket appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Many of the e-commerce roll-up companies, also known as aggregators, slowed down this year after a record 2021. However, some younger companies in this space are still thriving. One of these is OpenStore , a company founded in 2021 as a way for Shopify entrepreneurs looking to move on to sell their businesses in a matter of days with a cash offer and less stressful experience.
Entrepreneur's Handbook
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
What it means to be an entrepreneur in 2022 Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».
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