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Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 6, 2018
Millennials have come a long way in business since I started writing about them almost ten years ago. What they need now is some coaching from more experienced business leaders, to catch up and overcome some unique qualms and challenges. Build more determination by capitalizing on values.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Millennials have come a long way in business since I started writing about them over ten years ago. What they need now is some coaching from more experienced business leaders, to catch up and overcome some unique qualms and challenges. Build more determination by capitalizing on values. Their success is now vital to our success.
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Startup Professionals Musings
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Millennials have come a long way in business since I started writing about them nearly ten years ago. What they need now is some coaching from more experienced business leaders, to catch up and overcome some unique qualms and challenges. Build more determination by capitalizing on values.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 11, 2022
Something happened in the past 7 years in the startup and venture capital world that I hadn’t experienced since the late 90’s — we all began praying to the God of Valuation. How might our next phase of the journey seem brighter, even with more uncertain days for startups and capital markets? What happened? And it changed the culture.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 24, 2014
As a result I didn’t write my first venture capital check until March 2009 – exactly 5 years ago. I divided success into the phases of venture capital and 18 months into writing my first check here was my view (details on each in the link above). Sourcing high-quality leads : 9/10. The monkey on my back.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 23, 2015
One of the questions we discussed is, “How much capital should a startup raise?” ” Fred & I are both in agreement that there is a tension between capital constraints and creativity. So part of playing an effective coach is helping the team to see the answer for themselves. But it’s not who I am.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 27, 2014
I was having dinner with a friend last night and we were chatting about venture capital and a bit about what I’ve learned. I know I can’t be in every deal and I know that the easy part of being a VC is writing the first check in a deal. If an accelerator is writing you they’re also writing 25 other VCs.
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