Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 13, 2011
This is perhaps the most reliable source of information on angel investor groups across the world, and the software is used by most of the other angel organizations mentioned below for deal flow. The Founding Chapter is in Silicon Valley, California, (naturally), and I have a connection there if you need a start.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 16, 2010
Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here. The first three skills I espoused were: access to the highest-quality deal-flow, domain knowledge of the topic area in which you’re investing and access to VCs to help fund the next stages of development. And these are people with deep pockets.
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Feld Thoughts
AUGUST 25, 2015
Secondly, the driver of returns for the funds raised in 1978 – 1981 was not their underlying portfolios, at what stage, or in what industries they were built. Some were Silicon Valley early stage companies, such as Apple, Quantum, and Masstor Systems. Silicon Valley firms also did many non-tech deals.
thebarefootvc
JULY 3, 2017
Over the past month, Silicon Valley has been at the forefront of many conversations outside of the technology world. This tends to reinforce the lack of diversity in deal flow. Unfortunately not for groundbreaking technology, but for rampant sexual harassment and predatory behavior.
Steve Blank
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Over the same 30 years, Venture Capital firms have honed their skills and strategies to match Wall Streets needs to achieve liquidity for their portfolio companies. Steve Blanks 30 years of Silicon Valley startup advice. What Do VC’s Do? Order Here. To Order Outside of the U.S. Now In Print! Blog at WordPress.com.
VC Cafe
JULY 31, 2020
To be an effective VC, proactivity is part of the job description: Proactively learn about new companies trends and markets Proactively network (deal flow, peers, industry partners) Proactively seek opportunities to help. ” My interpretation for VC has to do with portfolio construction. Habit #3 – First things first.
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 19, 2010
Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here. Most people think that being a successful investor is about finding the right deals and nurturing the teams through the difficult times to come out with a great company. He’s backed so many of the Silicon Valley’s young elite tech professionals.
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