This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

But just because you could see them everywhere doesn't make them an obvious venture bet--nor does it tell the story of how the round even came to be. That story actually begins about eleven or twelve years ago, with a little bit of VC mentoring. Leading an investment into an ice cream chain, however, that's another beast.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

I got to work with Brett for two years while I was investing at First Round, before I started Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. Over that time, I watched him foster thriving online communities, creating engaging events, and making them better.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. What are the ‘jobs to be done’ of an investment manager? The macro trends forcing change on the investment management industry. Versatile VC runs a no-cost community for founders in transition, “ Founders’ Next Move.”

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

Back in 2006, when I started working on putting together some community groups for entrepreneurs and tech people, I looked for a better name to reference this collection of people. Tech community" seemed too much about people soldering things together and writing code. 55 Washington Street. via Brownstoner.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2012

We threw a Launchpad LA dinner to bring the community together as we tend to do 6-10 times a year. Brad wrote up his answer here – you should read it because it’s very instructive for how I believe communities ought to think about naming conventions. Think about venture capital. That seems very Brad to me.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. How to win consulting, board and deal roles with PE and VC funds. 5 innovative fundraising methods for emerging VCs and PEs. Angel investing, venture capital and mentoring. David Teten. Contributor. Consulting.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

At my prior firm, ff Venture Capital, we invested in a company co-founded by Nate Jenkins , who had a successful exit, but not quite enough to buy a private plane. Angel Investing, Venture Capital, and Mentoring. Talk with VCs in your space. Work as a VC Scout. Full-time Initiatives.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Learn from a partner at Accomplice VC Image courtesy of Sarah Downey Inspirational stories plus practical takeaways from the entrepreneurship world. Downey is an operating partner at Accomplice VC, an angel investor, and the founder of an upcoming lifestyle app (currently in stealth). Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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David Teten VC

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This is a rare opportunity to learn more about the family office world, as well as about Versatile VC. Here’s the blurb: On October 26th, meet the former President of one of America’s largest family systems and a VC targeting companies most VCs are overlooking. He has particular focus on fintech.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2023

Brett Calhoun Contributor Share on Twitter Brett Calhoun is the managing director and general partner at Redbud VC. Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. Digital communities and social platforms such as Twitter, Signal NFX, YC’s co-founder matching, and Slack communities (e.g.,

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Estreich says that it was always their plan to start with a private fundraise, and — after getting early traction — switch to a raise that would allow accredited investors outside of their community to invest. You have to be as good at distribution as you are at building a product,” Kramer said. “We

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David Teten VC

MAY 19, 2021

Same goes for SMB investment sites like Honeycomb Credit , The SMBX , and Worthy Bonds (business owners often fund others) and Prosper or Sofi (many funders have borrowed themselves).”. Rob Leclerc, Founding Partner, AgFunder , said, “We think of ourselves as a media company with VC as a business model. Pay interest on undeployed cash.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Startups and VC. It’s a new startup backed by eFounders that wants to bring community-driven, AngelList-style angel investments to European startups. The company has built a platform that simplifies the administrative, legal and financial challenges that come with angel investments. You can sign up here.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

If a bank doesn’t believe in your idea, the startup community might — and there’s a good chance they’ll give you a lot of money if they do. Federal and state agencies, local communities and private companies provide grants under strict qualifications and use cases. Angel investing and venture capital (VC).

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David Teten VC

OCTOBER 7, 2021

This is a rare opportunity to learn more about the family office world, as well as about Versatile VC. He was previously a Managing Partner with HOF Capital, a VC backed by 70 family offices and UHNWs across 21 countries, and a Partner with ff Venture Capital. He writes periodically at teten.com.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

And now, thanks to Hustle Fund, she is also an angel investor. Hustle Fund is coming out of stealth today with Angel Squad , a new initiative aimed at making angel investing more accessible to more people. She describes herself as “a complete novice” in angel investing, and so far, she’s loving the experience. “

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 2, 2021

I knew that executing this research, and then publishing it, would attract pertinent investment opportunities. . And second, I wanted to inform the strategy of my new firm, Versatile VC , from the most educated point of view. . Teten: In the Before Time, I was at a dinner for Partners at many of the major New York VC funds.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

They include Jim Breyer of Breyer Capital and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, who said last year he was moving his venture capital firm , 8VC, from Silicon Valley to the city, and Geoff Lewis , founder and managing partner of Bedrock Capital. Says Shonk: The angel scene in Austin has always been vibrant.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

It’s always fun chatting with Jason because he’s knowledgeable about the market, quick on topics and pushes me to talk more about VC / entrepreneur issues. Next Wednesday we’ll have Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners, a New York / LA early-stage venture capital fund. This is unintentional and inevitable.

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EntreWorks Consulting

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Here’s a rundown: In August, the White House released a glowing report on the Opportunity Zone program , arguing that it has sparked $52 billion in new investment in distressed communities across the US. The researchers find that the credits generate an increase an angel investing, but have little impact on local startup activity.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

On Friday’s episode of the Equity Podcast , Natasha, Alex and I discussed what a small world this venture community is. The move was a bit of a controversial one that was met with surprise and some disappointment in the startup community.). What led you to make that decision, and how long were you angel investing?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. I need to take some VC meetings. And that is precisely my thoughts for Seattle and what I plan to deliver on Thursday night: Which few key community leaders are going to step up and get those neurons properly firing and connected?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 12, 2011

He and I once took different sides of an debate about whether “VC signaling&# in early-stage deals is a serious problem or not. So it was fun to turn the cameras on him for 45 minutes for a special “NY edition of This Week in VC&# and hearing his views. I’ve also found him to not be dogmatic either.

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MARCH 30, 2023

TBD Angels has been successful in marrying our experienced membership with the use of smart products to move faster and collaborate: All Stage ‘s Community product is the foundation of our group’s operations and dealflow collaboration. Q: Managing the subscription process for angels can be tricky.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 11, 2024

While corporate venture invested 50% less than in 2022 and VCs invested overall 31% less, angels invested 27% less. Exhibit 3), with the decline in funding more likely due to fewer angel groups actively investing than to changes in the behavior of angels who continued to invest.

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Hunter Walk

AUGUST 26, 2022

From Box to Glossier, and Comms to Venture Capital, Ashley Mayer Is Carving a Pretty Unique Path. When I learned they were hiring a community manager, I threw everything I had at the interview process. But a casual coffee with Emily Weiss on the eve of my last day at Social Capital ultimately changed those plans.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 3, 2022

Crowdfunding Crowdfunding is taking a small loan or capital from a large number of investors/individuals at the same time to invest in the business. Angel investment Angel investors are individuals with extra cash in hand. If you’re looking for something less than $100k, reach out to angel investors.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

But according to data from PitchBook, less than 2% of VC funding went to all-women-founded teams in 2021. It’s identical to what’s happening in Africa: Less than 1% of all VC dollars went toward startups with one or more women founders last year, according to The Big Deal , which details investments in Africa.

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Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

It is suggested that companies cannot find the cash necessary to start new and exciting ventures. Furthermore during this economic downturn, we’ve heard a crescendo of voices lamenting the lack of startup funding, as communities finally recognize that new companies are the key source of job creation in this country.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2011

VC Blogger Fanboy This geek reads all the blogs religiously and is a lean startup ninja. Most successful businesses have a plan for real revenue right off the bat and a clearer value proposition than "let the community figure it out". Don't let the fanboys distract you from business 101. Nice work, aplusk. The Reluctant Partner.

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 13, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Earlier this week the Clean Energy Venture Group (CEVG) and E8 Angels announced a partnership for national climate tech angel investing with the goal to achieve greater efficiencies and impact.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

The pitches range from building the Square for micro-merchants in Latin America to creating a way to angel invest in your favorite athlete.” You can read more on that here. Recipients included the following fintech startups: CashEx, a currency exchange platform that leverages AI to help U.S.

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Don Dodge

APRIL 6, 2015

Angel investing in tech startups is a gut wrenching and risky business. Most of them lose, but sometimes you invest in a “unicorn” and make 100 times your money or even more. I remember the Demo Day in 2007 where DropBox presented to about 30 Boston area Angels and Venture Capital investors.

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Gust

DECEMBER 21, 2011

The Valley produces world-class entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists and successful high-tech companies – all growing and creating jobs on one relatively small peninsula. It hosts an environment which many other communities have attempted to emulate, although they haven’t and won’t.

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