Tag: Entrepreneur
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Last year, most of my investments were consumer startups. But in 2022, I’ve done a 180. Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! Of the 11 investments I’ve made so far this year, all but 2 are selling software to businesses. So why the about face? Over the last year, I’ve…
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Last week, I had a chance to do one of my favorite things: chat with awesome entrepreneurs! Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! The venue was Starta VC, an early-stage venture firm based in New York City. Their accelerator brings great entrepreneurs from abroad to the US for an intensive…
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We usually think of bridge rounds as throwing good money after bad. But new data shows that some bridge rounds can be an amazing bet. Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! Bridge rounds with a top tier VC are some of the best performing investments in venture capital. They have…
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Being an angel investor is never boring. I see everything from spacecraft to nude resorts. Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! But I can’t invest in everything! I focus on the areas I know best. And I want to back companies building the type of world I want to live…
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Venture capitalists and angels are running scared. Venture funding is down 53% from last year. But let me tell you why now is the best time to invest. Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! 1) Lower valuations. Companies only get so big. There are fewer than 50 private tech companies…
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You’ve decided to back a startup and wired in your money. So you’re done, right? Wrong! Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! The best investors help their portfolio companies throughout their lives. This collaboration has helped Silicon Valley dominate the technology industry. Investors want to help you! It’s one of…
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Every morning, I sit down at this computer and try to find the next Google. But where is it? Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! When it comes to startups, I cast a very wide net. In a typical month, I look at about 200 companies. I choose one. Here…
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Now that I’ve been angel investing for 18 months, some startups are coming back and asking for more. Should I double down, or stand pat? Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! Zachary Ginsburg of Calm Ventures wrote a great blog post on the subject. He was kind enough to let…
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When I meet with a startup founder, certain cues jump out. They shout, “This one’s a winner!” Get the blog before anyone else…subscribe! Today, I thought I’d run down a few of the things that impress me most: 1) You’re open with information. The best founders have nothing to hide.…
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“I heard 100 no’s a day for 6 years straight.” Travis Kalanick, Founder, Uber Technologies Travis Kalanick knew something was wrong. The number of taxi licenses in New York City had not increased since the 1940’s. During that time, the city added over 1 million residents. Get the blog before…
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Tremendous 