Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

Let me start by saying that Clayton is one of the most influential people on my thoughts about markets that led to both the concept behind my first startup and my main theses in investing. Disruption of Education. “Online education is truly going to kill us.” Internationalization of Technology.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The types of businesses I like investing in are ones whose economics *get better* at scale, not worse. In turn, they've created more product offerings and enable institutions to get better insight into their investments in this asset class. Remember how much AOL sucked at peak times back in the day?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Taha Ahmed and Rooshan Aziz left their jobs in strategy consulting and investment banking in London earlier this year in order to found a mobile-only education platform startup, Maqsad , in Pakistan, with a goal “to make education more accessible to 100 million Pakistani students.” Maqsad announced today its $2.1

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Source Link

APRIL 14, 2021

We can’t claim to be building inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems unless we address the lack of investment resources available to women and minority business-owners. Those numbers come from the 1.1

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Meet Revyze , a French startup that is developing a mobile app for iOS and Android at the intersection of education and social. But it is focused specifically on educational content for teenagers. “We They aren’t designed specifically for education. In many ways, Revyze looks just like TikTok.

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OCTOBER 11, 2021

I’d like to invest in enterprise companies that make the experience of working better for all—from benefits and professional development to company culture. What about her education? These are solutions I want to invest in. How will Mirren work? What about fun? What about just living life? Having experiences?

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I was talking to a group of education entrepreneurs (on Zoom naturally) last week and was advocating for the “direct to learner” approach that defines our eduction investing strategy at USV. For the most part, we do not like to back companies that sell learning tools to educational institutions.

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The Seraf Compass

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Have you ever been in a situation where you are negotiating an investment with an entrepreneur and you can’t agree on the pre-money valuation? Any early stage investor who makes more than one or two investments will certainly run into this issue.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Breaking the “Impossible” at VVM When I was at Valley Venture Mentors, we set this BHAG: “In ten years, catalyze entrepreneurs to change the economy of Western Massachusetts by generating $1 billion in cumulative revenue and investment.” ” At the time, we were running a startup accelerator for 6 companies.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Cincinnati, like many startup communities in the US over the past 5 years, has revitalized important regions in its urban core, created accelerators, built co-working facilities, pooled together angel capital, attracted VCs, involved educational institutions and solicited the help of important corporations in a more cohesive ecosystem.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 15, 2024

That involves investing in training and education that emphasizes critical thinking, industry expertise, and communication. Preparing for the Future of Idea Curation To thrive in a future dominated by generative AI, individuals, and organizations must prioritize the development of curation skills.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Education, powerful connections, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are all keys to entrepreneurial success. Throughout my years as a member, I have exponentially grown my business, achieved authority status through educational programs, and made lasting friendships with people all over the world. these memberships may come and go?but

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OCTOBER 3, 2016

We're "kingmakers" whose investment has the "Midas Touch." From the outside, VC seems like a pretty cushy job where you give a Chuck Norris-like thumbs up or thumbs down every so often--not exactly the kind of thing that someone who wants to be a social worker, missionary, or early childhood educator might want to do.

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JUNE 23, 2014

When I turn down the opportunity to invest in a startup, I really turn it down. This way, they know there''s a low chance of investment, and they can choose whether or not they want to spend their time educating you. I try and say exactly what I don''t believe will happen, or why I don''t believe in what you''re doing.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2025

Chegg CEO Nathan Schultz emphasized the companys dedication to modernizing education and fostering student-led innovation. The iSTEM program is a shining example of how innovation in education can empower students to turn bold ideas into reality. million, the total external investment in the program is expected to reach $17.5

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

Investment experience (5 years a VC at Battery Ventures). For starters we’re an LA-based venture fund who invests nationally (and sometimes internationally, but less so). But some of our largest investments have come from all across the country: BillMeLater (Baltimore, $1 billion eBay), DealerTrack (NYC, $1.3

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

When you invest in your business with your own money rather than investment dollars, you pay attention to every penny. The so-called J-curve of business growth — a period marked by initial investment losses before the eventual upturn — was a dark and isolating time.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 1, 2020

My partner Rebecca wrote about our most recent education investment, Sora , on the USV blog today. What we had not done, until now, is backed a company providing an alternative learning “institution.” ” Sora does that.

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Startup Grind

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Many have tried to revolutionize education and failed. Education startups need science and research based evidence on their approach to learning and education. I would definitely recommend UCL educate program for that side. Are you thinking about building the next big thing in EdTech?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Zayn VC leads the investment and contributions from Palm Drive Capital, Deem Ventures, Q Business, and angel investors. Operating from Singapore , the startup is dedicated to simplifying the loan application process providing crucial financial support to students pursuing higher education. million in a pre-seed funding round.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 7, 2021

But only a few players are taking advantage of the market, which can make a case as the next frontier for mobile money and investment apps in Africa. To that end, Ejara , a one-year-old company founded by Nelly Chatue-Diop, has raised $2 million to pioneer the usage of crypto and investment services in the region. ” .

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2022

Let’s look at six reasons to invest in tech startups that hail from Ukraine. The country also has a strong educational infrastructure for the study of tech, mathematics, finance and economics. It also offers a strong opportunity that can be accelerated with investment. They have proven their ability to withstand a crisis.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014

I''ve closed three investments in the first Brooklyn Bridge Ventures fund that haven''t quite been made public yet, bringing the total to 13 companies. For example, if it''s to get on the radar for future investors, use the investment announcement to plan a tour of future potential investors. Educate the market by being the authority.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. In the last decade, we’ve socialized several Rise of the Rest-isms to describe investments that check those boxes.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2015

Conventional wisdom says I shouldn’t tell you this because I invested in their main competitor, MakeSpace. Clutter is LA based and many of my friends invested. We will have two well-funded companies educating the market on why this market opportunity for the $24 billion US storage market is ripe for disruption.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

In my Twitter bio is says that I’m “ looking to invest in passionate entrepreneurs ,” which almost sounds like I was just looking for a cliché soundbite to describe myself. Yet along with “authenticity” they are two of the key attributes I look for when I meet with companies I may consider funding one day.

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500

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This year we dove headfirst into the rise of corporate venture capital, the changing nature of venture capital education, and the important task of startup ecosystem building. The idea of being a founder has never been so popular around the world, so how is that going to change industries and entire regions?

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 31, 2023

Register Vuihoc , an ed-tech platform catering to K-12 Vietnamese students, recently secured a significant US$6 million investment in a Series A funding round led by TNB Aura. Amidst the fluctuations in the world economy, Vietnam’s EdTech sector remains an attractive destination for solid investments.

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MAY 14, 2015

You see, Meg is a career educator, so play is never just play. I learned a lot about distributed models through my prior investment in chloe + isabel, and saw the potential of outdoor experiences as a business through Brooklyn's own Tough Mudder. Play is an opportunity to learn and discover.

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JANUARY 27, 2020

As I look upon the current state of the economy and the challenges that we face as an investor, it strikes me as being very clear what kind of an economy will work best if I’m seeking investment returns going forward—and that is a more progressive one. Economic mobility is also key to growth. I’m an investor.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2020

Currently, we plan our posts based on engaging educational content leading into a ‘sell’ We have found that by communicating to our audience—by asking them a question like ‘which product do you like better’—really gets engagement up! Facebook ads remain our highest return on investment” 3.

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Founder Bounty

JANUARY 8, 2025

Our content is informative as well as education from VC-backed founders who have experience in building companies from scratch and helps you navigate the online world this year. At founderbounty we understand the importance of creating content that turns eyeballs. Google rewards legit good and high quality content.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I only say that because after years as a VC I can always tell when my peer group invested in something because “it seemed like it would make money” versus when they invested out of passion. I have placed a much bigger emphasis on falling in love as a criterion for my making an investment. Does she live your journey?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 27, 2020

One way to do this is to give employees access to education and resources from competent organizations. Once educated on the possible tell-tale signs of mental illness, they will be able to reach out to colleagues in need or even recognize the need in themselves. In the workplace, those people are coworkers and the employer.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Our current investing thesis at USV is about expanding access to knowledge, wellness, and capital. I started thinking about this during a debate with my kids and their friends this summer about making college education free for everyone. ” How can you argue with that?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

Biases can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including education and career trajectory. Education is key. By learning about these often unseen biases and educating yourself about these behaviors, you are taking the first step in mitigating the effects of these biases. These are particularly evident in hiring practices.

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