TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

To get a fuller perspective, Ron interviewed four analysts : Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. How to execute an amplified marketing strategy. How to execute an amplified marketing strategy. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Walter Thompson. yourprotagonist.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2023

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription “Starting a tech company today costs 99% less than it did 18 years ago when Y Combinator was started,” says Brett Calhoun, managing director and general partner at Redbud VC.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In a follow-up, he explains how to use predictive lifetime value (LTV) to create “more targeted, effective acquisition strategies that focus on acquiring and retaining customers.” ” In a TC+ post aimed at ML team managers, he shares tactics for leveraging active learning and addresses the perennial buy-versus-build dilemma.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

I saw this tweet in my feed yesterday and read the New Yorker piece when I woke up this morning: @fdestin @MacConwell @HarryStebbings any VC 'fairy godfathers of success' viewpoints? "Building There is more truth to that article than anyone in the venture capital industry wants to admit.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 21, 2019

Most founders who are raising capital look first to traditional equity VCs. Revenue-Based Investing (“RBI”) is a new form of VC financing, distinct from the preferred equity structure most VCs use. Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing? Optionality.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2022

I’ve worked at early-stage startups where we relied on our best guesses to shape product pipelines and develop marketing strategies. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. 500 Global’s Christine Tsai shares her 2022 VC predictions. 500 Global’s Christine Tsai shares her 2022 VC predictions.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

We’ve read plenty of articles on the movement of tech talent and the surge of American entrepreneurship , but seeing that momentum in person is a different kind of invigorating. Here’s a snapshot of the stops and connections we made in Q3. Where we went: Bozeman, MT? Where we went: Burlington, VT ?

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Dream It

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Most VC investors see hundreds, if not thousands, of startup decks and pitches each year. In this article, we’ll outline Managing Partner Steve Barsh’s top 5 things investors wish startup founders knew when reaching out, sending a deck, or pitching a VC. What’s Your Problem? What’s Your Go To Market? direct, online, B2C, B2B).

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

According to Oleksandr Yaroshenko, head of investments and strategy at edtech startup Headway, engagement rates for existing customers are “the best predictors for resubscription.” Autonomous tractors, semi trucks and warehouse restocking bots have gone from concept to reality. Is robotics mainstream now?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. The rules of VC are changing: Here’s what founders should be considering in the new era. Diversify your ad strategy, test different ideas and don’t give up if your ad doesn’t show results right away.”. Thanks very much for reading TC+ this week, Walter Thompson.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JANUARY 26, 2020

Nathan Heller published an article called Is Venture Capital Worth the Risk? Second, as competition has intensified, VC funds have invested in platforms (we call it founder experience at Redpoint). Some firms run multiple strategies: different industries, geographies, and stages, akin to PE specialization and diversification.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 9, 2018

The traditional answer of most VCs to the question of “edge” is a combination of the said and the unsaid. What VCs most typically talk about are: – Industry expertise. Many VCs focus on specific verticals, usually based on the sector in which a VC initially made her reputation. This model certainly makes sense.

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Founders Coop

JANUARY 11, 2023

Aviel and I are both self-taught VCs: the parts of the job we learned as founders and operators of our own companies covered just a fraction of what it means to be effective money managers, fundraisers, board members and trusted partners within the tight-knit community of professional investors. The implications of this are many.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. raised money from VCs and 7.7% More and more startups are pursuing Revenue-Based VCs , but “RBI” doesn’t fit everyone. A new category of VCs have emerged offering a hybrid between VC and RBI, which we call “Flexible VC”. .

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? IV: Should your new VC fund use Revenue-Based Investing?

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TechCrunch

JUNE 27, 2022

Still, Relan naturally insists that Got It AI — which has quietly raised just $15 million to date across two rounds that he has led — has the best tech available right now; he also says the company has a strategy on which it is beginning to execute, now that it’s feeling confident about its offering.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

I had previously raised VC in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2005. They picked apart holes in our strategy and they were right. In case VC’s haven’t figured this out yet, shit rolls downhill. A number of VC’s stopped by our booth or watched our demo on the DEMO website and we had about 5 proactive inquiries.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. “You have to wonder if every VC worth a damn in the future will have their own raft of SPAC offerings,” says Alex. 4 strategies for deep tech companies recruiting top growth marketers. Use discount code ECFriday to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

To see the video of This Week in VC click on this link. We spent the first 45 minutes or so talking about industry trends (in this order): The history and background of True Ventures, one of my favorite early-stage VC’s (and the one with whom Om is a venture partner). Real-time search engine.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This article originally appeared in Harvard Business Review on September 28, 2022. “ According to PitchBook , VC investments were down 30% in Q2 2022 compared with 2021, and IPOs hit a 50-year low. Today’s abrupt slowdown in VC investment suggests a post-recession-type M&A wave is on the horizon.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 14, 2018

Managers of VC funds typically want to grow their business aggressively, just like the founders we back. But, we normally have a clear ceiling on how high we can grow AUM, before hitting practical limits to deploying capital within the traditional VC model. . I suggest there are a number of ways to scale a VC fund.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

This article delves into the critical steps necessary to show investors that your startup is not just another great idea, but a venture worth investing in. Venture capitalists (VC) typically seek businesses experiencing rapid growth and that meet their specific investment profile.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

VCs strangely never seem to weigh in on other VC funds. As an entrepreneur I never really knew what to make of VC return data. Having a huge services venture firm isn’t for everybody and it isn’t the only strategy that can succeed. What about those RETURNS the WSJ article spoke of? Can that really work?”

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StartupNation

JUNE 16, 2021

Earned media offers the opportunity to get in front of new people who don’t know about your business yet (and this is the type of media we’ll talk about in the rest of this article). For example, this Forbes article shares a desired result (making thousands of dollars) and includes five strategies that align with my services.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

Jan contributed this article with help from Rhonda Suttle, EO Atlanta executive director, and Thamara Ataide, EO Atlanta marketing manager. Never share your exit strategy with venture capitalists. Use these resources to understand how your company will look when you pitch a VC or angel. Here are 11 tips EO members shared: 1.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Last week, we ran an article by Gaetano Crupi, a partner at VC firm Prime Movers Lab, identifying three pillars required to support a Series B data room : a strategy memo, a pitch deck and a forecast model. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

This article offers a rare glimpse into the strategies, philosophies, and milestones that have made SoGal Ventures a driving force behind the next-gen billion-dollar businesses. Partnering with Elizabeth at Stanford, they addressed the stark gender imbalance and inequity in the VC industry.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

If you are a super young, well-connected, Stanford CS or EE, worked at Facebook early, have a bit o’ dosh and have VCs chasing you … you are exempt. Delaying going out of business gives you way more chances at product / market fit than any other strategy I know of. Your VC is right. You’re full of s**t!

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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?

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

“It’s about focusing on the metric that directly reflects the value that your company and products bring to your customers,” growth marketer Maya Moufarek told us in an interview for one of our most popular marketing articles of the week. It’s all about simplifying your strategy into something that is digestible, memorable and applicable.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2021

While seeking funding and information on how the venture capitalism (VC) world works, I stumbled upon the MyEO Angels group, 400 members strong, founded by Daniel Dubois of EO Toronto. Within the MyEO Angels group Slack channels, I can study VC pitch deck, review deals and benefit from VC investor insights at a very deep and organic level.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Few startups launch with a coherent content strategy. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. ” Creating a consistent brand strategy isn’t a major investment and creating a shared style guide for marketing, design and sales generates positive ROI. This makes measuring ROI tricky.”

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

I shy away from sharing hot takes, but here’s one: With contagion contained, the VC community feels good about writing smallish checks for pre-revenue startups, but Series A and up? Más o menos. The best founders look for a framework to strategically cut burn while keeping their startup’s value drivers functioning.”

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2022

government, and it’s been doubling down on that strategy ever since, its CEO and founder Pat Larsen told TechCrunch. New investor ParaFi Capital led the round alongside existing investor Bloccelerate VC, which led ZenLedger’s Series A last August. Still, ZenLedger gained the trust of the U.S.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

They now have a strong VC lead from Foundry Group and from experience when you get advice from Foundry it comes with authority, experience, empathy and the right amount of straight talk. In fact, the article was so spot on, so well shaped and formed I was only left wondering three things: 1. ” Uhhuh. Information leaks.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2023

Instead of chasing growth like a plant reflexively bending toward the strongest light, he says founders should prioritize more meaningful “efficiency metrics,” such as: Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. How can fintech startups outlast the VC winter? How can fintech startups outlast the VC winter?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2023

The relatively recent shift to cloud computing promised to lower costs and boost productivity, but “ cloud-first strategies may be hitting the limits of their efficacy , and in many cases, ROIs are diminishing,” writes Thomas Robinson, COO of Domino Data Lab. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members.

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