how-to-become-a-vc 
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
MAY 22, 2012
The steps outlined below represent an ideal approach to raising capital from sophisticated investors. 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. I wish that was true. It’s not.” Prep Steps.
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Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 24, 2015
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 But did you ever wonder how Matt Mazzeo, who’s in his early 30s became Chris’s partner? We spoke at length about seeking out mentors and how to get the most out of them.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 13, 2011
How did you start blogging? “My RSS was something that had appeared.” “….I 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. Brad Feld is a fountain of knowledge & wisdom.
Both Sides of the Table
APRIL 11, 2011
We talked about a lot of great stuff in the video including how to do sales calls and a how a new “culture of writing&# is emerging as a critical skill set in business today. We also talked about why Jon decided to leave Google to become an EIR at a VC firm (Polaris) – minute 33. There’s no cost!&#.
InfoChachkie
JULY 23, 2012
Serial entrepreneur, venture investor and startup accelerator pioneer Brad Feld has notoriously mocked traditional marketing throughout his career. I recently spoke with Brad about his approach to guerilla marketing and how he instills eclectic marketing tactics in Foundry Group’s portfolio companies. . <iframe
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 1, 2010
I was going to save this post for a while but the Patzer Problem meme has forced my hand. I have a philosophy. A thesis. I call it the entrepreneur thesis. I’m not talk about the age old debate amongst investors whether you back entrepreneurs, markets or products (or as people like to hedge – product / market fit). I’m unequivocal on that topic.
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