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A reflection on a decade: 10 lessons after 10 years in VC

Version One Ventures

I’ve done this by surrounding myself with great friends and co-investors at other funds – a handful of them have become my best daily sparring partners (outside of Boris and Leah at V1). Even when founders don’t get the desired response, they still appreciate our quick turnaround and even forward along referrals. Pay it forward.

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How Startup Valuations are Driving Company Equity

ReadWriteStart

Dividends paid and capital gains realized on a per-share basis provide ordinary shareholders with a way to participate in the profits stream of the company. To make preferred shares more marketable, different companies issuing the shares include several characteristics that differentiate them from common stock. Common stock.

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Seven critical lessons learned in angel investing

Austin Startup

I had dinner with my good friend and Bazaarvoice co-founder, Brant Barton, on Tuesday at the new Sway in West Lake Hills (yummy) and we talked about lessons learned in angel investing. Outside of the scope of this post is what is on my mind when I actually meet with an entrepreneur to assess their startup?—?and