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Why you should never have a data room — the most counter-intuitive fund-raising advice you’ll ever…

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If you’ve got the skills to be a strong entrepreneur then it shouldn’t be too difficult to find people who know a partner at a VC firm and if you can build relationship with them you can get introduced. Most entrepreneurs (and VCs raising from LPs) think this means progress. Entrepreneur : “Sure. Some people find this elitist?—?I

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

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We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing. You need to: study the rules, make sure that you don’t violate the “affiliate rule” (more later), consult with your Company Counsel, consult with your board and investors and then make your own determination.

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How to Know if You Have ADD and What to Do About It

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I believe many entrepreneurs have ADD. I study for tests last minute. And I studied every statistic on the back of every baseball card and memorized batting averages, ERA and even birthdates and such. But overall I believe this leads to better entrepreneurship and why I believe so many entrepreneurs have ADD. Embrace it.

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