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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.
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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Startup Grind
AUGUST 13, 2018
Favorite business book, blog, podcast? 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. They take non-consensus bets, strategically. I love teaching. And I love eating.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014
Let’s set up a framework. it is also the title of a fabulous book from Internet 1.0 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. Gross Burn vs. Net Burn.
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. ” Wilson’s book explores the history of freon, a common refrigerant that was later banned due to its devastating impact on the ozone layer. I hope you have an excellent weekend.
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.”
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?
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