Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 24, 2014
Working with early-stage teams : coaching, mentoring, setting strategy, rolling up sleeves: 9/10. Getting Exits / Driving LP Returns: This was always the knock on me. I divided success into the phases of venture capital and 18 months into writing my first check here was my view (details on each in the link above). ” Yup.
David Teten
SEPTEMBER 23, 2017
In venture capital in particular, early-stage companies are often operating in frontier industries, where the rules are unpredictable and conventional analytic frameworks may be misleading. The Pocket Negotiator is very early-stage attempt to aid in the negotiating process itself. . Accompany focuses on this use case.
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David Teten
DECEMBER 12, 2017
As a globally focused LP in early stage VC funds, we at Blue Future Partners have observed a growing trend of firms investing substantially in software tools, whether developing proprietary solutions or adopting off the shelf tools. But what tools are they using themselves to automate their own processes?
The Equity Kicker
JULY 8, 2019
The other most common focus areas for platform teams are to employ talent and PR/marketing experts who give advice to portfolio companies on strategy in these areas and have relationships and discounts with pre-vetted agencies who can deliver the work. The GP-LP structure used by most funds is a brake on innovation here too.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 16, 2012
And trust me, if you’re early stage you DO want to meet Bryce. He’s awesome for early-stage entrepreneurs. Meet early. So make sure you have a solid PR strategy. Understanding PR & Crisis Management. How to Work with PR Firms. Not so much. It’s human nature.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 29, 2011
With new micro VC entrants into to early-stage investing plus increased competition from angels, incubators and the like – traditional VCs have taken notice. So VCs spent a couple of years experimenting with earlier-stage investing, which is OK. The LP Community Hasn’t Yet Caught Up. There are also others.
This is going to be BIG.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2012
I know, because those people all used to pitch me as an institutional LP back in the day. So, the idea that it's a good or bad idea to follow on, or to play in certain stages versus others--honestly, it's a lot of marketing hype and anecdotal stories that really don't play out across the law of large numbers.
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