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Why it’s Critical That you Reference Check Your VC

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I was recently speaking with some founders about their fund raising process. So my first advice is not to rush in the fund raising process. How do you then reference check your VC to be sure that you’ve chosen a good firm and partner? Don’t take my advice, take Eric Clapton’s. Not so in venture capital.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

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I’ve written a few posts about boards recently as part of a series on the subject. I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions.

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What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now?

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I had an enjoyable conversation this morning with a young team straight out of college this morning and they were calling to ask advice on how to approach fund raising (angels vs. VCs, how to select a VC, etc.) Nothing blows up great opportunities faster than founders who are constantly fighting. Deals done in your industry?

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Please Help Me Congratulate Jordan Hudson as @UpfrontVC’s Newest Investment Principal

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Associates often shadow partners at board meetings so that they can help follow up with the company on important initiatives between board meetings. Smart founders use this extra resource to their advantage. Startup Advice' inside insight into VC decision-making. Congratulations, Jordan.

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Why Lawsuits Are On the Rise at Startups and What To Do About It

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I often speak about co-founder fighting and how this ends in lawsuits but this has become much more prevalent. I’d encourage you to watch this quick 3-minute video with some views on what I call “ The Co-Founder Mythology ” that is perpetuated in Silicon Valley. He signed a release and remained on the board.

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Steven Blank Kills It at Greycroft CEO Summit

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My favorite two quotes of the weekend were: “Never trade your cat for somebody else’s dog” (referring to selling your company for stock to another privately held company – quote was from Alan. He said that ineffectual leaders seek consensus or want direction or approval from the board. I’m going to save that for a future blog post.

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People Management: Startup Teams Should Dip but not Skip

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This applies to both founders and to VC’s that work with them. One of the first boards that I ever got involved with where I wasn’t the CEO was with a company in which I hadn’t invested but was brought on board to look deeper into operational issues. A quick example.

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