Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life&# of your potential user. Talk us through how the person using your product is benefiting through your technology. The bring your product to life. They are not buzzwords or bullet points.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

But I guess you could say the same about VC. Stock market declines would bring back dog days of VC. If you want a comprehensive summary of the industry in this era it’s worth a read: VC Ice Age Part 1 – What Happens When a Market Comes to a Standstill? VC Ice Age Part 2 – Why the Market Started Moving Again?

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In the epicenter of tech, where innovation thrives, Alex Luce bridges materials science and venture capital, carving a niche as a Partner at Creative Ventures. “Finally, I wound up here at Creative Ventures, where we have a small but incredibly nimble team.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 1, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series on Startup Advice. I know that people find safety in numbers (and there always seems to be 3 amigos) but imagine this for a moment – you go and raise venture capital and you’re fighting over whether to dilute with a VC by 25% or 30% as a company. Plug your holes. Take your inventory.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 18, 2010

We rise to the occasion as it stirs our creative juices. There is something about the adrenaline rush of being under time pressure that excites us and teases out our creativity. I was on vacation in Santa Barbara two years ago with my wife and I was reflecting on what I had learned in my first year in LA and in VC.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Me, I can't draw my way out of a stick hat, so I'd be a lost cause--but a creative person could do a lot with design classes in two years. In any case, you're going to have to start out with a very detailed job spec. You need to know exactly what someone in this role is doing now--and there's no better way to do that then to just ask.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

Building a company is a high-stakes effort, so here’s a promise: I won’t approve articles with advice for navigating this downturn unless the author has direct experience with the matter. ET, Karl Alomar will join me in a Twitter Space to share more strategic advice for fundraising during a downturn. This might take a little time.”.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As an early-stage VC I love this phase. We also had to invest heavily in “route optimization” technology to figure out the best way to pick up goods but we also had to build bundles of routes for drivers so we could maximize what we picked up or dropped off for one driving in any given day. Seriously, this happens.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

The company announced a $6 million seed round today led by Foundation Capital with help from Quarry VC, Partech Partners, IGSB, Bow Capital and SVB. He says to an extent, it’s only possible now due to the evolution of technology to pull this all together in a way that simplifies this process.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

She was curious to explore a more creative side of marketing as she enjoyed working on UX/UI projects in the past; and I knew firsthand that for the end users, high-quality code without good UX/UI is no different from broken code. We have helped startups at pre-seed stage to create prototypes and guide their technology development plans.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Michigan is now the state with the highest growth in VC investment. Signal Advisors creates technology that supports financial advisors in scaling their business in ways previously not possible. Waymark is a digital creative marketing company with offices in Detroit. Now many Detroit startups are on the fast track to growth.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 15, 2023

From a very young age I was fascinated with technology. I truly fell in love with building things and realized that it simultaneously fueled my curiosity and creativity. Thank you so much for joining us! How did you break into tech investing? So much so that I assembled my own PC when I was 14. Thank you so much for joining us!

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. In addition, their portfolios look far more diverse than VC industry norms. Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

Featuring topics like green infrastructure, new mobilities, sustainable tech, urban mobility The Fintech Stage: Dive into the evolution of monetary exchanges and follow the technology that is powering new ways of capturing and distributing value and wealth. That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

Currently, he is a venture specialist for emerging technologies at Schaeffler and manages start-up ecosystems for partnering and investments. Since 2018, he is investing with an emerging tech VC focused on web3 and managing early-stage deal flow. As technology evolves, so does your vision. Not sure if I mentioned AI.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Ukraine’s startup ecosystem was thriving before the war and making great progress, with Ukrainian startups raising $832 Million in VC funding in 2021. VC Funding was steadily growing before the war and there are more than 50 VC firms continuing to operating in the country. Secured seed finding from SMRK VC.

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TechCrunch

MAY 12, 2021

Instead, it’s offering businesses access to technology, tools, and insights that will allow them to achieve smart and scalable growth while remaining financially healthy — even if they’re a smaller company without time to sit down and structure their finances. That creativity. Image Credits: Sanlo.

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FundersClub

JUNE 15, 2017

Jerrod Engelberg of FundersClub hosted a Q&A on FC Live with Brayton Williams of Boost VC , and the full video can now be watched here: Q&A with Brayton Williams of Boost VC — FundersClub Live Series. FundersClub Portfolio News. Million Amid Expansion Push. " Investor Thoughts.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

Tapping into someone else’s experience is a tried-and-true method, which is why two-time Y Combinator participant Chris Morton wrote a guest post for Extra Crunch with advice for founders hoping to be accepted by the famed accelerator. Corporate venture capital follows the same trend as other VC markets: Up.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Amid market volatility, decentralized finance, or DeFi, is an area that continues to be in focus in both the crypto VC world and across the community as new use cases, protocols and projects arise. This year, our focus is on helping founders find creative ways to grow through this market and position themselves for the next bull market.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2013

I usually direct people to this post --still hanging atop the search rankings for " How to be a VC analyst" years later. In VC, no one''s investment gets bought on the first day, or the second day, or the third day. Given enough time, technology and human creativity can solve just about every problem we have.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2018

There’s a quick litmus-test conversation any early-stage VC will have with the founder and it’s one that you should be as prepared for as your elevator pitch. It goes something like this … VC: “How much money are you raising?” Founder: “$8–10 million” VC: “What’s your current burn rate?” A VC is looking for reasonableness.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I have often thought that creative endeavors where one has a quick turn-around between idea and realization of one’s work as one of the more fulfilling experiences in life. Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. THE VC VALUATION GOD Valuation obsession wasn’t restricted to startups.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

However, while many startups exist in cities like Turin, Bologna, Naples and Rome, Milan is generally seen as a bigger ecosystem because of its mercantile culture and a significant share of VC funds. The good news: VC funding in Italy has grown. It has an estimated 67 VC funds, with 18 of them started since 2015. More than 50%?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

SaaS models and cloud technologies have eliminated some of the barriers for Israeli companies and enable companies to quickly set up and set up a proof of concept. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? The cliche VC answer: strong team, big market. How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Dear Sophie: My VC partner and I are working with 50/50 co-founders on their startup — let’s call it NewCo. Dear Sophie: What does Biden’s win mean for tech immigration?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 19, 2020

I think the advice I would give is first to convince yourself that what you’re doing makes sense and is important and worth doing. It didn’t hurt that Amazon saved Zoox after its failed Series C, considering deep pockets and futuristic technology go well together. What did you personally do to keep that focus?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

These events aren’t just a chance to review the latest cohort of hopeful entrepreneurs — they also showcase the technology, products and services that will compete for VC and consumer attention over the next few years. Demo days at startup accelerators are a pretty big deal around here.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

It’s hard to find actionable, proven advice for scaling startups. Besides traditional VC, crowdfunding, venture banks and venture debt funds are all viable options. Dear Sophie: Any advice for getting media coverage for my startup? Any advice? Dear Sophie: Any advice for getting media coverage for my startup?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2023

At Early Stage, experts will share advice on protecting intellectual property, structuring cap tables, developing target customer personas and more. Devin reports that the company will pay $350 million to be split up by customers and lawyers, plus $150 million “for data security and related technology.”

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And one of my biggest advice to those folks is, look, presumably, we all have the technical and functional skill set for this job. The founder has appreciated the advice that you’ve provided to their business and that founder trusts you. I think part of the advice depends on the stage of the company.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2022

How to Disrupt Any Industry with Longevity Science: No PhD Required , with FOXO Technologies. Beyond the big names and vital topics on the Disrupt stage, don’t miss these smaller, interactive gatherings that pack a lot of advice, insight and value — with plenty of time to get answers to your pressing questions. 3:25 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. –

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StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding? They’re starting businesses, innovating new technology, leading teams and helping their communities. Last year was a big year for these leaders—even if the VC funding numbers don’t show it—and we’re excited to see what these entrepreneurs do in 2021.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 17, 2022

( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. I know that in this new era of life-changing technology, such pedestrian concepts of cash flows seem banal.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

SPV-driven funds like Candou face competition from traditional venture capital firms, angel investors, equity crowdfunding platforms, and micro-VC funds. Traditional VCs typically manage large capital pools and invest across a spectrum of startups. Candou stands out by offering greater flexibility compared to traditional VC structures.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 30, 2016

We did what many VC funds did – we presented our annual results, we stood up and talked about our portfolio companies, we invited a few to also present and then we had dinner & drinks at some posh restaurant. So we planned a Technology Summit. Before making this change I called our LPs to ask for advice and input.

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