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Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions

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I was having dinner with a friend last night and we were chatting about venture capital and a bit about what I’ve learned. Of course these are great places to network with other investors, meet great entrepreneurs and keep your connections strong with senior execs at larger companies like Yahoo!, I don’t.

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As Populist as it May Feel, 98% of VCs Aren’t Dumb

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But VC is like congress. “I don’t know the exact math, but I hear it again and again: the top 2% of firms generate 98% of the returns in venture capital.” As you can see from the chart their data suggests there are about $25 billion of VC distributions per year in the US. Their data looks at tech VCs.

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Reflections On 2018: Matt Stodder, Startup Boost LA

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Matt is also an executive coach and partner at Evolution Services (link: [link] a high growth executive coaching and consulting firm based in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and New York. READ MORE>>.

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Angel Investing – The Most Underrated Skill: Access to Buyers

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I remember 3 years ago when I lived in still lived in Silicon Valley and I was on the board of advisors of an early-stage, super-angel / early-stage VC backed startup. We talked about her desire to sell the company for personal reasons rather than raise a large round of VC. He was meeting with Yahoo! Ultimately Yahoo!

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8 Tips To Get the Most Out of Your Investors and Board

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Your goal should be to turn your VCs into extended members of your team to get real value from them. Understanding where your VC partner sits in their respective fund and where their fund is in the cycle of its investment lifecycle will help you understand your VCs behavior. I am on a board that does business with Yahoo!

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Embrace Losing – It Will Make You Stronger

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It is never as rewarding when you’re the coach (but coaching has many other benefits. On Losing in VC. I know I won’t win every deal I want to in VC. It’s the one thing I miss having switched from player to manager – I love the joy of winning and of competing. The one that you thought you had.

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Embrace Losing – It Will Make You Stronger

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It is never as rewarding when you’re the coach (but coaching has many other benefits. On Losing in VC. I know I won’t win every deal I want to in VC. It’s the one thing I miss having switched from player to manager – I love the joy of winning and of competing. The one that you thought you had.