David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

– Network. Social media tools like Linkedin and FullContact increases the value of network currency (reputation and access), because people with currency can spend their currency getting to a wider array of influencers. Our industry is highly noisy, and VCs use their networks to filter for signal amidst the noise.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

– Network. Social media tools like Linkedin and FullContact increases the value of network currency (reputation and access), because people with currency can spend their currency getting to a wider array of influencers. Our industry is highly noisy, and VCs use their networks to filter for signal amidst the noise.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Private Equity Silicon Valley Differentiation 60

VC Cafe

MAY 29, 2022

Sequoia’s “Adapting to Endure” Sequoia presented this deck to a group of portfolio founders and it quickly spread online to founders worldwide. We may see many VC funds increase their reserves strategies to triage their portfolio through this high-bar Series A environment. Notable tech layoffs (source: Protocol ).

Venture Capital 184

Venture Capital Early Stage Valuation Startup 184

Eric Friedman

DECEMBER 27, 2021

America and the world got into high gear and I got vaccinated in April 2021 and even boosted. There is also a network effect of portfolio companies with early GPs. I think the infrastructure and operational complexity get in the way of massive rollouts for the longtail of 350mm Americans, and I don’t get it until 2022.

Balance Sheet 97

Balance Sheet Stock Private Equity Option Pool 97

Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

Aligned Partners offers our portfolio companies world-class venture capital expertise while enabling founders to start lean and stay lean all the way through their growth. All of us have built great careers and portfolios along with amazing relationships with entrepreneurs and executives.

Private Equity 48

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Seed Stage 48

Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Ross kicks off the book with some pretty stark statistics: despite the fact that promising startup communities (such as my hometown of Boulder) are thriving, in most communities in America, firm creation is the lowest it’s been in a generation. I’ve been thinking about ways to design startup communities to be more inclusive.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Colorado Community America 78

Up and Running

AUGUST 12, 2014

Id reached out to him not because I was looking for information on how to pitch an investor, but because of the nature of his investment portfolio: of the six startups Boris invested in thoughout 2014, three are led by women. ” At present, Version One Ventures portfolio includes startups from all over the United States and Canada.

Venture Capital 90

Venture Capital Founder Angel Investor Portfolio 90

Version One Ventures

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Our portfolio companies aren’t as quick to publicize fundraising rounds like they used to and as such, we’re not making as many public announcements about our activity. We are geographically agnostic, though focused on North America with main “hubs” in SF, Toronto, NYC, and Seattle. Along with all the well wishes (thank you!!),

North America 116

North America Seattle Early Stage Cofounder 116

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 17, 2018

It’s an exciting time to be launching a new fund as our focus on network effects and broad geography are driving opportunities in both existing and emerging markets. We invest in companies and platforms that leverage network effects. We invest across North America. About Fund III. Acknowledgements and gratitude.

Silicon Valley 127

Silicon Valley North America San Francisco LP 127

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

Previously he was CEO of Quigo Technologies, a contextual ad network, which he sold to AOL for a reported $340m+. Prior to joining Quigo, Mr. Yavonditte served as vice president of sales for USA Networks Electronic Commerce Solutions Group in New York. Christopher Fralic, Managing Partner, First Round Capital.

Portfolio 122

Portfolio New York Social Bookmarking Philadelphia 122

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2011

And these ideas have ways of seeping into board discussions with portfolio companies as in, “have you ever thought about trying A, B or C?&# I worked with an entrepreneur who was to appear at a startup networking event where he was to talk about his company’s plans. We’ve been very successful at the former.

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Early Stage Stealth Marketing Startup 380

Up and Running

JUNE 13, 2017

The odds of a startup getting a loan from the largest banks in America aren’t favorable. To find a CDFI, visit the Opportunity Finance Network. Lenders can secure loans with equipment, a stock portfolio, or other assets. Big banks favor big loans. During 2016 , CDFI fund appropriations generated $2.1 Do your homework.

Community 117

Community Technical Review United States New York City 117

Austin Startup

MARCH 4, 2019

He does this all round for the Capital Factory portfolio but this week he’ll be in high gear making hundreds of introductions and arranging hundreds of in-person meetings at Capital Factory. As a result, Latin America has emerged as a new hotspot for tech startups, alluring some of the top investors from the Silicon Valley and China.

Silicon Valley 50

Silicon Valley Technical Review Texas Venture Capital 50

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

I must admit I discuss this very frequently with portfolio companies but hadn’t thought to write about it. I need to give credit for the topic to PR Malloy who Tweeted me this question. msuster looking for an inspired post on when an exclusivity deal (w/ major industry player) works (cons as well) for an early stage tech co. —

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PR Early Stage Software Naming 150

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

She began the CIA’s Lessons Learned program and led the Agency’s first effort to address the challenges posed by social networks, digital ubiquity, and the emerging culture of collaboration. In 2009, Don and Sean won a Service to America Medal. It basically means like a senior statesman in country … without portfolio.

Wiki 120

Wiki Entrepreneur Cofounder Government 120

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 7, 2013

Another is Google Ventures, which works with portfolio companies full-time on design, recruiting, marketing, and engineering. Network Redux, a managed-service provider in Portland, Oregon, serves more than 1,100 clients globally, but could not secure credit after the 2008 credit crisis despite a 100 percent year-over-year growth rate.

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Advisory Board Entrepreneur Portland Oregon 249

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? will transition to a similar system as a result of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) of 2011.) What kind of advantage will this create vs. our competitors ? Barriers to entry ? In practice, this leads many U.S. By 2013, the U.S.

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

VC Adventure

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We’ve kept ourselves intentionally small as a firm so can keep our close connection with our portfolio founders from due diligence, to investment, and throughout the lifecycle of our investments. We’re looking for a leader to create a more robust, dynamic, and connected network program at Foundry Group.

Networking 99

Networking Technical Review Hiring North America 99

Haystack

DECEMBER 18, 2019

In particular, I would highlight three red-hot companies in particular: Choco , Rekki , and Faire ( disclosure : Faire is a Lightspeed portfolio company). As these productivity tools spread, so too do ideas about how to better architect industries using software and networks.

B2B 90

B2B North America Malaysia Warrant 90

Seeing Both Sides

APRIL 28, 2011

The unemployment rate in America is hovering around 9%. That's why, even though it flies in the face of conventional wisdom, I'm advocating that all my portfolio companies hire recruiters when they are trying to fill senior or key positions. This network provides some valuable leads and perhaps a few hires. Immediately.

Hiring 44

Hiring Software Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley 44

Reid Hoffman

DECEMBER 6, 2019

I’ve come down to Argentina with my friend and portfolio company CEO, Wences Casares , the founder of Xapo. Silicon Valley has the rare privilege and good fortune to be one of the most amazing entrepreneurial networks in the world. We’ve captured many of these lessons in my book Blitzscaling and my podcast Masters of Scale.

Argentina 36

Argentina Global Silicon Valley South America 36

David Teten

APRIL 18, 2014

the America that is not just white men.). Competitiveness Project , which challenged the HBS alumni community to address America’s declining competitiveness. VCAP will leverage The Marathon Foundation’s angel investment partners’ network in the United States and in some cases internationally. Sheila Marmon, CEO, Mirror Digital.

Los Angeles 114

Los Angeles New York Miami Early Stage 114

Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 15, 2020

Mark has been at the forefront of providing job stability and funding for his own employees and the networks that support them during the pandemic. Create local network effects and then go from there. We were one of the very first local area network and wide area network integrators. during S&L crisis. (36:43)

Dallas 68

Dallas Employee Government Social Media 68

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

But my specific point is that while everybody is busy telling you that “kids don’t use email” or “email is dead” I have actual data from portfolio company CEO’s showing the efficacy of email as a communication and marketing channel. The key is understanding the nuance. Not so fast.

Mobile 339

Mobile Email Social Media Global 339

Lightspeed Venture Partners

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Recording Industry Association of America. To bring an additional perspective to the conversation, I invited Lightspeed portfolio companies BloomReach, EdgeSpring, MapR, Nutanix, PernixData and Virtual Instruments who are focused on helping companies store, manage, analyze, and surface next-generation data and content.

Business Model 155

Business Model Distribution Aggregator Channel 155

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 30, 2013

The past two days the Colorado Innovation Network held it’s 2nd annual COIN Summit. I’m going to spend most of the week for Denver Startup Week in Denver, and CEOs and execs from most of our portfolio companies are converging on Denver in the middle of the week for a full day session together. And inclusive of everyone.

Colorado 142

Colorado Denver Cofounder Community 142

Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Texas is America’s premier business destination and well-positioned as a tech innovation leader. Pepper Snapple, Frito-Lay PepsiCo, Pizza Hut, and Toyota North America. A significant strength of Texas lies in its diversified portfolio of unique cities. Each offers a different culture, resources and economic base.

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Texas San Antonio Houston Dallas 90

Version One Ventures

JULY 12, 2016

At Version One, we’ve centered our investment thesis around companies that leverage network effects. Social platforms can have incredibly strong network effects, but we’ve been relatively quiet on the subject. The fact is that strong network effects make it hard to unseat the incumbents. And, we’re not alone.

Artificial Inteligence 60

Artificial Inteligence Vertical North America Social Network 60

thebarefootvc

JULY 3, 2016

We got to know stellar entrepreneurs in the space and backed them early – 50% of our portfolio is comprised of companies who are defining this computing paradigm, and FPV continues to be a go-to fund for entrepreneurs looking for sector expertise. When we launched, few had heard of blockchain, and bitcoin was a dirty word. 2015EOY_FPV_v31.

North America 40

North America Early Stage New York City Portfolio 40

thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

We got to know stellar entrepreneurs in the space and backed them early – 50% of our portfolio is comprised of companies who are defining this computing paradigm, and FPV continues to be a go-to fund for entrepreneurs looking for sector expertise. When we launched, few had heard of blockchain, and bitcoin was a dirty word.

North America 40

North America Early Stage New York City Portfolio 40

Hippoland

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Additionally, he led the company expansion to Latin America. Prior to SendGrid, Pedro co-founded two companies, including Recomind.net, which was acquired by Buscapé Company, the largest e-commerce conglomerate in Latin America. Our portfolio companies have gone on to raise >$1.2B

San Francisco 48

San Francisco Accredited Investor B2B Cofounder 48

David Teten

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

How to build a portfolio of startup investments. How to add value to a portfolio company. What to do when your portfolio startup pivots. 8:30 Networking. Prior to Carlyle, Mr. Dahl served as co-head of healthcare investment banking in North America at Credit Suisse First Boston. How to source great deals.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity North America Cofounder Angel Groups 114

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

Today I own and manage a company specifically designed to help people grow their portfolios. After retiring in 2001, I also joined a ladies networking group, On Purpose Networking for Women (OPN). That’s right, I did door-to-door sales for four years straight in the armpits of America. 6 – Investment Banker.

Entrepreneur 48

Entrepreneur Investment Bankers PR Social Media 48

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

In 1991, ten-year-old Jerry and his family escaped civil war in Haiti and resettled in America as refugees. As I outline in my new book, The Innovation Blind Spot , meritocracy in America today is a myth. Yet I’m excited about the intentional ways that Austin is trying to solve for the problem.

Silicon Valley 75

Silicon Valley Austin Haiti Virginia 75

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2022

AngelList has featured over 3 million businesses for potential investors in a format that is, effectively, a social network for entrepreneurs and angels. This one claims to be the world’s largest single angel investor network, with 3000 accredited investor members throughout 52 chapters on 3 continents. USA Angel Investment Network.

North America 337

North America Accredited Investor Angel Investor Angel Groups 337

David Teten

JANUARY 21, 2021

With a portfolio that includes food, tech, and services, the fund is industry-agnostic and focused on the overlooked and underrepresented with high-margin business models. Of Indie.VC’s portfolio, 60% of investments are not in NY, CA, or MA. The INTRO tool is available to non-portfolio companies as well.

Equity 78

Equity Revenue Cofounder Colorado 78

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 10, 2011

For this week's One Million by One Million roundtable, we teamed up with the Indian Angel Network (IAN). As he grows, he can simply focus on increasing the restaurant portfolio and getting more corporate clients. Next week, we are focusing on entrepreneurs in Latin and Central America.

India 116

India Entrepreneur Silicon Valley Vertical 116