A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 20, 2021

Back in the early 2000s, it was exciting to blog and use social networks to create our own media and move away from the traditional media outlets. That was the pull that got me into blogging and got me investing in Twitter. So a few months ago, I mirrored this blog on Mirror, a decentralized blogging platform.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

As 2021 begins, we’re witnessing a fast-changing landscape. Build a content website or add a blog. The post 21 Ways to Grow Your New Business Online in 2021 appeared first on StartupNation. If you’re not growing your business online in the current climate, you will likely leave a lot of money on the table. year-over-year.

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UBI Global

JANUARY 20, 2021

The post Innovation 2021 – Is Remote Work Killing Corporate Innovation? This is how to keep the innovation flowing in today’s remote work environment The concept of remote work isn’t new by any means, but with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies had to quickly embrace the concept as the new normal.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2021

The EO Powerhouse Series interview with Magic Johnson is available exclusively to EO members until 26 August 2021. Stay tuned for our next blog post featuring Part II of this interview, where Magic discusses six additional lessons he’s learned throughout his entrepreneurial journey!

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UBI Global

JANUARY 14, 2021

Our guide to developing innovation intelligence in any corporate environment As we move further into 2021, many of us have a lot to be thankful for, having seen some amazing examples of innovation amid the pandemic across industries of all sizes. From new ways to order, deliver, and pay in retail outlets and restaurants to […].

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MARCH 31, 2021

I have been blogging about and advocating TEALS for over eight years now. I think that is a huge unlock for everyone and I am encouraging software engineers in NYC to consider doing TEALS during the 2021/2022 school year. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Mar 22, 2021 Preparing Communities for the Climate Crisis.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 17, 2021

I recall when my partner Brad and I were raising our first USV fund, back in 2003, and potential investors wondered about my blogging habit. USV TEAM POSTS: Hanel Baveja — Aug 16, 2021 Measurement in Market Making Nick Grossman — Aug 12, 2021 Dune Analytics. That’s excellent and how it should work in our view.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MARCH 30, 2021

I wrote a short post on the USV blog announcing that we had invested in Cryptokitties , but in truth, we invested in much more. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Mar 22, 2021 Preparing Communities for the Climate Crisis Nick Grossman — Mar 20, 2021 Bitcoin as Battery. We are only seeing the entire vision now.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 10, 2021

Excerpt from Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: 10 Mindset Shifts for Women to Take Action, Unleash Creativity, and Achieve Financial Success by Charlene Walters (McGraw Hill, February 2021). The post 4 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Should SaaS companies trade at a 24x Enterprise Value (EV) to Next Twelve Month (NTM) Revenue multiple as they did in November 2021? No blog post about how Tiger is crushing everybody because it’s deploying all its capital in 1-year while “suckers” are investing over 3-years can change this reality. By 2021 we had to write a $3.5m

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you want to learn more about upcoming events in EO’s “Inspire, Learn, Act” series around sustainability—including our 31 March 2021 EO Impact Day event, complete this interest form. EO members, you can register now to attend the event 31 March 2021. Get ready to gain new tools to bring back to your business, family and community.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 5, 2021

My friend Dan Malven wrote about this on his blog yesterda y: A working paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in November 2020 contradicts that notion, showing that half of all VC fund managers outperform the public markets, and are therefore worthy of institutional investment.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 2, 2024

So I am starting a series called “I’ve Moved Onchain” to explain this journey to everyone and today’s opening post is about blogging, naturally. I’ve blogged at AVC.com for a very long time. AVC.com has been my home for blogging for over twenty years. That’s a huge deal to me.

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 19, 2022

In June, I wrote a blog post comparing YC to CRISPR. In 2021, many YC founders led their companies to achieve outstanding results, and we are honored to be part of these companies’ history. billion in 2021, per Crunchbase data , with more than 17,000 startups around the world raising funding at seed.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Due to their new skills, influencers will be adding more value to the sales funnel in 2021. Content in all forms, be it blogs, infographics, or podcasts, is still the preferred choice of businesses to connect with their customers. While customers love all forms of content, interactive content will lead the pack in 2021-22.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

From leaping funnel stages with decision makers to creating mass quantities of compelling content, the branded podcast is following the growth path of the inbound blog toward a table-stakes position in an organization’s GTM strategy. and more articles from the EO blog. Podcasts have a lot of upside for marketers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 20, 2022

In 2021, the average cost was US$18,000 and at one point we paid US$21,500. . Our margins dropped from 45% in 2020 to 25% in 2021. . In autumn of 2021, it became impossible to find cups and lids. Before Covid, each 40-foot container cost between US$2,000-$4,000 but went up to US$27,000 in September 2021.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Based on our website traffic at Teknicks, we’ve seen increased interest in startup educational information on franchising, app creation, blogging, SEO, Google analytics, website creation and other web-based inquiries related to starting a business online. But if you’re one of the 3.2 Measure your success.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Maybe guest blogging isn’t panning out the way you thought it would. The post Step-by-Step Guide to Develop a Strategy to Scale Your Business in 2021 appeared first on SmartHustle.com. While staying laser-focused on your goals is admirable, don’t get tunnel vision. You may find that your expectations were a little off-base.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 1, 2021

percent by February 2021. The post From sales to CEO: A female entrepreneur’s journey in the beverage alcohol industry appeared first on THE BLOG. It is humbling to be a part of the growing group of female CEOs and entrepreneurs—or “femmepreneurs,” as some call us—in the beverage alcohol industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 8, 2022

She was recently recognized as an honoree in Pacific Business News’ 2021 Women Who Mean Business and named Pacific Edge’s 2021 Businesswoman of the Year. million in 2021. 6 on Pacific Business News Hawaii’s list of Fastest Growing Companies in 2021. . and more articles from the EO blog. . IFSH ranked No.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

To help simplify your efforts, we’ve put together a list of the top 2021 marketing trends to help grow your small business. And, in 2021, knowing how to strategically optimize your own PPC helps to generate new leads in an era where digital is key. 2021 marketing trends in review. Expand your reach.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 8, 2011

By the way, I didn't add social media as a tip because, if you're reading this blog, you probably already use it. and if you don't understand the value of Twitter, blogging, etc. The 2021 Forbes Midas List--the up and comers who are in the process of making their mark, but haven't gotten there yet. 1) Be Discerning.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The use of animated videos in marketing hit an all-time high in 2021. The post 4 Trending animation styles to level up your marketing in 2022 appeared first on THE BLOG. Statistical analysis of video marketing. As a motion graphics artist, he converted his passion for animation into a successful international animation company.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

The 2021 GLC programming and virtual conference experience were top-notch. and more articles from the EO blog. . The post How EO has impacted my life and grown my business appeared first on THE BLOG. I learned a lot via the content, met some new people, and also enjoyed being a sponsor of the event.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

A 2021 McKinsey survey shows that about half of workers now want to work from home at least three days a week. and more articles from the EO blog. . 3 Strategic real estate tips appeared first on THE BLOG. The pandemic-related remote work experiment has been an eye-opener for both employees and employers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 14, 2021

Camilo Salinas of Colombia, founder of Residia , was awarded the 2021 GSEA third-place prize of US$5,000. The post GSEA Studentpreneur Camilo Salinas: Entrepreneur first, business after appeared first on THE BLOG. We asked Camilo about his entrepreneurial journey. Here’s what he shared: Describe your company.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Saahil will lead a masterclass at the 2021 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, on 4 November titled Scale your summits faster with strategic decluttering. We asked Saahil about his upcoming masterclass at the 2021 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, titled Scale your summits faster with strategic decluttering.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Microsoft found that from February 2020 to February 2021, time spent in meetings on its Teams platform more than doubled , and the average length of meetings rose from 35 to 45 minutes. and more articles from the EO blog. So, when it comes to cross-departmental collaboration and communication, is a remote work environment sustainable?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2024

2021 was No Limits. and more articles from the EO blog. The post 4 Mindset Patterns Visionaries Use To Change The World first appeared on The EO Blog. The post 4 Mindset Patterns Visionaries Use To Change The World appeared first on The EO Blog. When you have no limits, there are no limits.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Eric will lead a masterclass at the 2021 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, on 3 November titled Improve work-life balance, productivity and leadership. We asked Eric about his upcoming masterclass at the 2021 Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, titled Improve work-life balance, productivity and leadership.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Adapted from a blog by Christina Gwira of NOYADESIGNS. Below are the top three ways to optimize your e-commerce site for better sales, from 2021 YLAI Fellow Christina Gwira of NOYADESIGNS. 3 ways to optimize your e-commerce site for better sales. We all want to make more sales. It just doesn’t work like that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When Saichelle joined EO Accelerator in 2021, she had the lowest revenue in her accountability group. and more articles from the EO blog. The post The Painful Experience That Inspired One Entrepreneur to Greatness first appeared on The EO Blog. The coaches would greet me and pull me in,” she continued.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In October 2021, after months of anticipation, I was finally sitting in San Diego in a room of 30 entrepreneurs, who gathered both in person and virtually to spend five full days learning how to become world-class public speakers. GSA launched in the spring of 2021 with the first cohort gathering in Miami, Florida.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I have railed about this set of issues here at AVC since I started blogging almost twenty years ago now. USV TEAM POSTS: Hannah Murdoch — Sep 27, 2021 Fiveable’s Series A. It upsets me to no end that this paternalistic approach keeps the wealthy making lots of money and everyone else on the sidelines.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 8, 2021

Today my partner Albert talks about one of them on the USV blog. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Jan 8, 2021 SilviaTerra. As I alluded to in a post earlier this week , we have some new things going on at USV. Over the last few months, USV has raised a climate fund.

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Revolution

MARCH 28, 2023

Why it will revolutionize the way we shop, browse, and learn Source: openai.com/blog/chatgpt-plugins The electrifying launch and global adoption of ChatGPT has been amazing to witness. And second, it’s stuck in an internet time capsule from September 2021.

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