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What can the 2000 dot-com crash teach us about the 2022 tech downturn?

TechCrunch

I was clueless about startup operations, financing and venture capital, but I didn’t need to be an economist to realize that most of the companies I worked for lacked solid fundamentals. ” Before problems arise and between regularly scheduled meetings, entrepreneurs should get comfortable with asking for help and advice.

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GRP Announces $200 Million Fund. Rebrands as Upfront Ventures

Both Sides of the Table

We have previously raised funds in 1996 ($200 million), 2000 ($400 million) and 2008/9 ($200 million). Perhaps the biggest piece of new news is that after 17 years of operations we’ve changed our name from GRP Partners to Upfront Ventures. Well, the venture capital industry has changed a lot in the past 20 years … and we have too.

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The Screwy Logic of Crowdfunding and Venture Fund Regulation

This is going to be BIG.

Jersey Shore Ventures anyone?). Until you realize that vetting and helping companies is actually really hard--or did you not notice all the news that venture capital as an asset class doesn't beat the market. Who wouldn't want in on the next Union Square Ventures or First Round Capital funds? tanning salon/seed fund combo.

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7 investors reveal what’s hot in fintech in Q1 2023

TechCrunch

You could even say some are bullish: “If anything, I expect our investment pace to increase this year as early-stage fintech companies prioritize operational discipline and product differentiation,” said Emmalynn Shaw, managing partner of Flourish Ventures. Gone are the days of investing on a whim.

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Venture Capital Q&A Session

Both Sides of the Table

We received so much positive feedback from our This Week in Venture Capital show walking through valuation calculations & term sheets that we decided to do a Q&A show this week to address topics that entrepreneurs want to learn about. on the entrepreneur side of the table) when I raised at too high of a price.

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3 Keys to Navigating the Entrepreneurial Maze

Entrepreneurs' Organization

My mentor’s advice felt like a parental reprimand. I realized that the only way I would be taken seriously as an entrepreneur is if I actually got serious , went to work and created results. I realized that the only way I would be taken seriously as an entrepreneur is if I actually got serious , went to work and created results.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Dot-com crash lessons, reducing CAC, product-led sales

TechCrunch

Many entrepreneurs have been encouraged to believe that smooth storytelling and good social skills are enough to convince investors that things are moving according to plan. At a time like this, trust is more important than ever,” said Barber, adding that she tells entrepreneurs to stay in close touch, “particularly around bad news.”.