The Seraf Compass

JANUARY 27, 2021

It all comes down to making money… Early exits are an important part of the financial reward needed to turn a very risky portfolio of angel investments into an asset that provides an excellent risk/reward profile for you, the investor. Not all companies are primed for an early acquisition, so it’s important to understand before you invest whether your are jumping into a situation that is conducive to an early exit.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire. Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. Kent recently became the seventh certified Conscious Capitalism consultant globally.

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Venture Well

JANUARY 26, 2021

Validating multiple pathways to success and developing a holistic organizational approach are twin strategies that can help bridge participation gaps in innovation and entrepreneurship programs. The post advancing equity: validating multiple pathways and developing a holistic organizational approach appeared first on VentureWell.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 27, 2021

Last fall, USV raised two new venture capital funds from our loyal and supportive investors. We announced the new climate fund on January 8th and I blogged about it here. While the climate fund is something new and important, we also raised another early stage fund to invest in the same kinds of companies we’ve been investing in at USV for over 15 years.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 24, 2021

The other day, I was talking to a highly experienced female professional out raising money. It was super clear to me that she was incredibly qualified to tackle the problems that she was raising money to go after—but few people in the ecosystem knew who she was compared to other, more high profile professionals. There were other people who spend more time on social, doing the podcasts, videos and interviews—things that, while brand building, opened them up to more criticism.

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Venture Well

JANUARY 28, 2021

For Casey Grage of neurosurgical technology innovators, Hubly, entrepreneurship has taught her to master the art of difficult conversations and strategically identify skills gaps on the team. The post advancing neurosurgical technology: q&a with Casey Grage of Hubly appeared first on VentureWell.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 28, 2021

A number of people have been asking me what I think of the Game Stop situation. This is not really my world. I don’t trade stocks, we hold them. I don’t use Robinhood, though I have an account thanks to my friend Howard. I don’t hang out on Reddit, though I visit it from time to time. So I have not paid enough attention to this one, but it certainly is fascinating.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 26, 2021

While the pandemic has created numerous obstacles for entrepreneurs, some of the best and most inventive ideas have been born out of adverse circumstances. January is the perfect time to re-evaluate what worked and what didn’t work over the course of the past 12 months in order to set new intentions for your business. Whether you’d like to focus more on marketing, sales, training or profitability, there’s always room for improvement in your business.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2021

Jake Jolis. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Jake Jolis is a partner at Matrix Partners and invests in seed and Series A technology companies including marketplaces and software. More posts by this contributor. 4-year founder vesting is dead. 2019 saw a stampede of fintech unicorns. Dana Stalder. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Dana Stalder is a partner at Matrix Partners, where he invests predominantly in fintech, consumer marketplaces and enterprise software.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 25, 2021

One year ago the angel group I have the honor to lead pivoted to a substantially different model. Like all pivots, it wasn’t easy. In fact, it was scary as hell. But thanks to the incredible involvement of our members and our assistant manager Ethan Ferris, 2020 was our best year ever. Membership tripled , pulling in people from a much larger geography than conceivable before.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 29, 2021

Every January, Kickstarter runs the Make 100 program where creators are encouraged to make 100 of something and crowdfund it on Kickstarter. There are all sorts of great creative projects this year. Check them out. I backed this one this morning. USV TEAM POSTS: Andy Weissman — Jan 26, 2021 USV 2021 Fund.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Nowadays, technology plays a huge role in being able to run a business. And with so many people managing their businesses from home, these new technology solutions are needed more than ever. Stone DeSouza is the leader of the small business segment for Sage in the US. He was leading the accounting channel for two years and then helped drive this segment to service small businesses.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2021

The venture potential of a startup that caters to individual students — instead of a slow-moving, small-pocketed institution — has a bullish aura that attracts investors. Add in a pandemic that forced many to embrace remote learning overnight, and it makes sense that we have seen companies like Outschool and ClassDojo turn first profits while startups like Quizlet and ApplyBoard reached $1 billion valuations.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 24, 2021

Experienced ecosystem builders share their insights and experience. Facilitating connections, resilience, inclusivity, altruism, empathy — these are a few of the key values, and traits most esteemed by ecosystem builders. Ecosystem building is still a very young professional field with no standard definition for what it is. But, if you talk to enough ecosystem builders you’ll get a sense of the values, traits, and skills that are critical to doing the work successfully.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 28, 2021

And went to live few meters away from murders and kidnappers. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Creative is not a word I typically use to describe myself. I’m logical, practical, driven and deliberate. In my mind, “creativity” was always reserved for artists and designers, both of which I am not. It wasn’t until I launched my small business, Kono’s Kitchen, in July 2020 that I realized creativity is everything an entrepreneur embodies. Creative Beginnings.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2021

This morning, investor and SPAC raconteur Chamath Palihapitiya announced two new blank-check deals involving Latch and Sunlight Financial. Latch, an enterprise SaaS company that makes keyless-entry systems, has raised $152 million in private capital, according to Crunchbase. Sunlight Financial, which offers point-of-sale financing for residential solar systems, has raised north of $700 million in venture capital, private equity and debt.

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 25, 2021

We are excited to announce our 2021 Spring Outreach Tour. On this tour, our goal is to meet founders and future founders, introduce them to the YC community, and share our learnings from helping thousands of startups launch and grow. This spring, we will visit virtually cities and universities around the world. At each location, we will host talks with YC group partners and YC alumni, who will discuss their start in entrepreneurship and the myths around starting startups.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 25, 2021

This will help you build a startup, become a solopreneur, or finally turn your passion or side hobby into a real, monetizable gig. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2021

Clubhouse is a powerful learning and networking tool. It’s addictive. A few weeks ago my brand new iPad Mini arrived. I invested $400 in an iPad so I could try out the relatively new Clubhouse app. I’m loving Clubhouse, you probably will too. Clubhouse is audio only , so you don’t have to worry about lighting, hair and makeup, what’s behind you or a green screen.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 25, 2021

In a year marred by the coronavirus pandemic, it seems that early-stage startups on the African continent are continuing to see some notable growth, both in terms of their business and from investors looking to back them. . Microtraction , an early-stage venture capital firm based in Lagos, Nigeria, saw funding nearly quadruple for its portfolio. In a review of the year published last week, the firm noted that 21 companies in its portfolio have raised more than $33 million in funding.

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Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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StartupNation

JANUARY 28, 2021

One of the key documents for starting a business is a business plan. A business plan acts as the foundation of your new company and is often used for loan applications. If you’re looking for investment capital, it’s an important document for investors to review to learn more about your company. 2020 was a challenging year for startups and small businesses, as many struggled to stay in business amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Feedough

JANUARY 26, 2021

Women entrepreneurs are gaining more and more acceptance and support today. This is because society has finally begun to acknowledge the many challenges women entrepreneurs face to make their presence felt in the entrepreneurial world. . While today we see a broader outlook on women in business , it has not always been the case. In the past, women have often been the victims of intense gender prejudice and biases.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

Kate Winkler wasn’t even a year into being CEO when she oversaw the transition to remote work of about 650 people at Ruby. Yet the company completed the task in just 11 days. What’s more, the company didn’t really even have a remote working transition plan set in stone before COVID-19 arrived. How did Ruby manage such a feat in such a short time? Kate tells Ramon Ray two things the company practices made this quick transition to remote work possible.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 29, 2021

Edtech is so widespread, we already need more consumer-friendly nomenclature to describe the products, services and tools it encompasses. I know someone who reads stories to their grandchildren on two continents via Zoom each weekend. Is that “edtech?” Similarly, many Netflix subscribers sought out online chess instructors after watching “The Queen’s Gambit,” but I doubt if they all ran searches for “remote learning” first.

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