how-to-become-a-vc 
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 15, 2012
One the most frequent questions asked of me by entrepreneurs is, "How can I become a Venture Capitalist?" The inquiry is common because being a VC is (to an entrepreneur, at least) a sexy job. I define a "VC" as, "a professional investor who deploys third-party funds into relatively early-stage companies."
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
how on Earth could the venture capital market stand still? I’m over-paying for every check I write into the VC ecosystem and valuations are being pushed up to absurd levels and many of these valuations and companies won’t hold in the long term. Society is reorienting to a new post-pandemic norm?—?even Hot, Flat & Crowded.”
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Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Today we’re announcing that my partner Kara Nortman is becoming Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to welcome her to her new role. leadership, mentorship, competitiveness, communications, relationship-building? She had all of the skills and traits we sought?—?leadership,
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
So how should you decide what to do? How long is the window open? How much capital do I need to run my business effectively right now? A year ago I blogged about one of my most common mantras that applies to sales, biz dev & fund raising alike: “ Time is the Enemy of all Deals.&#. So here’s my framework.
InfoChachkie
JULY 23, 2012
I recently spoke with Brad about his approach to guerilla marketing and how he instills eclectic marketing tactics in Foundry Group’s portfolio companies. . <iframe I have shifted my mindset in terms of how companies should… focus on building amazing products. companies should… focus on building amazing products.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 30, 2011
I believe that over capitalizing companies too early often favors the VC. It’s not clear that there was big customer demand for some of these products yet entrepreneurs were egged on by VCs to “take the money&# and try and push the market. Rinse & repeat. It takes options off of the table. You have a hunch.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 19, 2010
Greycroft is an early-stage VC. Closing a VC fund in 2009/10 is a major achievement in and of itself. In the intro section of the show we talked a lot about why VC funds are becoming smaller again and where Greycroft fits. When the show has been processed it will be available here (estimated 8pm PDT).
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