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Timing and why we’re all VCs

TechCrunch LA

Capitalism is fundamentally about timing, since market competition is about finding opportunities before others. Between TechCrunch today and my former roles in venture capital, I’ve had the opportunity to practice timing a lot. It’s the only way forward in capitalism, and it’s worth every investment you can make.

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What is the Right Burn Rate at a Startup Company?

Both Sides of the Table

Let’s set up a framework. by Michael Woolf that is worth any startup founder reading to get a sense of perspective on the reality warp that is startup world during a frothy market such as 1997-1999, 2005-2007 or 2012-2014. There are many times when being overly capitalized before you’re ready is a negative.

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