Tag: Startups
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They were the best and brightest young engineers American could produce. But they had one problem: their boss was a tyrant. Shockley Semiconductor Laboratory founder William Shockley shouted at his talented engineers, recorded all phone calls, and even demanded they take lie detector tests. All refused. Instead, they did something…
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In the world of venture capital, there are two species: great white shark VC’s and goldfish angel investors. They dwarf us in size and power as we wiggle about looking for an insect to eat. So I was surprised to learn that in some of the hottest deals, angel investors…
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“When in doubt, take the shot.” Doug Leone, Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital The partners from prestigious venture firm Accel stood outside an office in Palo Alto, waiting to take theirs. These were the offices of a young startup called thefacebook. Most startups would’ve killed to meet them. But thefacebook’s young…
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“Reasonable people…routinely fail in life’s important missions by not even attempting them.” The Power Law Every day for the last 15 months, I’ve sat down in front of my computer and tried to find the next great tech company. Being immersed in the daily details of e-mails and deal memos…
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Control what you can control. Be steady but decisive. And most importantly, build a sustainable business where you are in control of your destiny. Roelof Botha, Sequoia Capital Lately, I’ve been seeing something I’ve never seen before in the eyes of some of the founders I meet: desperation. Get the…
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Uber is great for rides and food. But what if you need an oil change? You’re stuck wading through Google listings and making phone calls, trying to find an affordable option that isn’t 20 miles away. Until now. Dealgrace is basically Uber for everything else. Request an oil change through…
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I had the pleasure of chatting with angel investor Michael Conniff on his The Accelerator podcast recently! We talk about how to find a great startup to invest in, some of my recent investments, and the robot pizza future. I’ve provided some links to key parts below. Enjoy! 3:28: What…
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Hey everyone! 👋 Hope your Monday is going great. I gave a talk at the Starta Accelerator in NYC last week. It was a lot of fun! I talk about how the venture capital market works, my investing approach, and today’s pullback in fundraising. And a lot more! Here are…
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Ever had a conversation like this? Investor: This is an incredible concept! You guys are going to change the world! You: Thank you so much! So, how much do you want to invest? Investor: Well, actually, I couldn’t get my partners there. But you guys are going to do great!…
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Today, I want to talk to you about a startup metric you don’t hear much about: the burn multiple. The burn multiple measures how efficiently you’re using your cash to drive growth. This number is more important now than it’s been in many years. We are in a more difficult…
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Tremendous 