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How To Become a VC

InfoChachkie

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." Microscopic Industry.

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The Best VC Meetings are Debates not Sales

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This is part of my blog series “ Pitching a VC.&#. I’ve sat through a lot of VC pitches and having been CEO of an enterprise software firm for many years I’ve also sat through many customer meetings with sales teams. The following are some tips for the debate style VC meeting. Tips in a debate led VC Meeting.

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What The Heck Does “Traction” Really Mean To A VC?

InfoChachkie

As noted in 6 Steps To Raising Venture Capital , as you accomplish your previously communicated milestones, send your target VCs a brief email update (think eye-candy graphics and charts, not dense text). I don't tweet about unicorns, NBA Memes or photos of food I am about to devour - just startup stuff. .

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Want to Know How to Join One of the Country’s Most Successful VC Fund?

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I recently interviewed Matt Mazzeo of Lowercase Capital. By now most of you know that Chris Sacca invested in what is now thought to be one of the best performing VC funds of all time having invested an $8.4 I wrote about my own experiences with these late-night debates four years ago: The Magic Midnight Mind Meld.

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Why Startups Need to Blog (and what to talk about …)

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But should you actually write one if you’re a startup, an industry figure (lawyer, banker) or VC? This is a post to help you figure out why you should write and what you should talk about. I never really expected a big audience or ever thought about it. They’re mine because I’m a VC. Absofuckinglutely.

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Here’s How You Get A VC To Pull Out Their Checkbook

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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. Capitalization.

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The Series A Crunch Is For Entrepreneurs Who Can’t Create Their Own Luck

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The nasty and brutish deaths of the unfortunate turtles are disquieting , but the process ensures that the survivors are (on average) strong, healthy and able to capitalize on the ecosystem''s resources. There is a similar Darwinian aspect to venture capital investing. Share and Enjoy.