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."
InfoChachkie
OCTOBER 8, 2012
Nearly every entrepreneur has heard the refrain, "Get back to me when you have some traction,” while seeking funding. However, when uttered by most Venture Capitalists (VCs) it conveys a desire to obtain validation of your venture's value proposition from dispassionate, objective third parties. Share and Enjoy.
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InfoChachkie
MAY 22, 2012
The steps outlined below represent an ideal approach to raising capital from sophisticated investors. You might be at Step 2 with one VC and Step 3 with another. VCs collude all the time, it is only fair that entrepreneurs compare notes every now and again as well.”. Even the most jaded VC cannot resist authentic flattery.
InfoChachkie
SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
Too Techie - Tone down emphasis on the technology underlying your venture; an interested investor will perform tech diligence at the appropriate time. No VC Fit - Match your venture with appropriate funding source. Explain your team's experiences that are relevant to the success of your current venture. Financials.
InfoChachkie
MAY 6, 2013
I was in a board meeting recently at Connexity when Dave Gross, the company''s Co-Founder and CEO, made an insightful observation regarding the shortage of Series A funds. There is a similar Darwinian aspect to venture capital investing. Turtle Eggs And Startups. Follow my startup-oriented Twitter feed here: @johngreathouse.
InfoChachkie
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
Venture Capital is a game of pattern matching. Whenever a VC assesses a potential investment opportunity, they attempt to match the entrepreneur(s), their solution, and intended markets with a pattern they have previously encountered. A version of this article previously appeared on Forbes. Share and Enjoy.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 13, 2011
RSS was something that had appeared.” “….I Yeah, that was when I changed for me…” “…there was so much positive feedback on demystifying this one element of venture capital. We have a theme we call Protocol, which are technology protocols and markets built around technology protocols like SMTP for email and RSS.
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