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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.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
When this first ran on TechCrunch I got the greatest comment in the world that I had to repeat here, “VC’s are like martinis: the first is good, the second one great, and the third is a headache.&# I understand the appeal of having many VC firms on your cap table. I love that. And it’s kind of true.
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Entrepreneur's Handbook
AUGUST 2, 2021
Photo Credit: Fortune Adding to the lack of female representation in the industry, research also shows that only 8% of the investment professionals at the top 25 VC firms are women. Open the pathway to people of different backgrounds and experiences You might think that a career in venture capital has to be driven by a background in finance.
David Teten VC
AUGUST 19, 2019
Does the traditional VC financing model make sense for all companies? VC Josh Kopelman makes the analogy of jet fuel vs. motorcycle fuel. VCs sell jet fuel which works well for jets; motorcycles are more common but need a different type of fuel. . Absolutely not. So what is Revenue Based Investing?
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. We surveyed: Michael Anderson , co-founder, Framework Ventures. Michael Anderson, co-founder, Framework Ventures.
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. A VC shares 5 things no one told you about pitching VCs. Investors are looking for a reason to say “yes.” Thanks very much for reading Extra Crunch this week! Walter Thompson.
Hunter Walk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Here’s Part V: VC is a profession! Also, because the feedback loop is very long, the advice we give founders – to move fast and iterate – is hard to put into practice as a venture investor. As to the “it takes a long time” advice. The world doesn’t need more of the same VCs.]
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