After I hit publish I: Tweet the headline and link with some context to draw the most interest using StumbleUpon link shortener su.pr – this syndicates the content to StumbleUpon and Twitter and starts the traffic exposure in both places. Of course writing good content is only part of the business challenge. You’ve also got to get it read. MORE >>

This trend is particularly applicable to angel groups who syndicate seed/startup stage deals with a large number of angel groups and seed VCs in their region.  Syndication among angel groups is a real advantage when larger round size is required (at any stage) but can increase the valuation in early rounds. Current Average.  . Boise. MORE >>

One change to a menu now requires hours worth of website alterations and emails.  We co-invested with a great syndicate including:  First Round Capital, RRE, Gunderson Dettmer, Founders of SeamlessWeb and Steve Savad (the founder of Restaurant.com). We've been busy little bees at DFJ Gotham. MORE >>

The process is called mass syndication, or a party round. Mass syndication is a single continuous seed round and I think it’s the state of the art in continuous fundraising. Here’s an outline and transcript: You can close an angel round with ‘mass syndication’ Start with terms and valuation below market. Right? MORE >>

More subtly, however, there are a myriad of smaller items which affect how a VC feels about a potential investment before even going into the meeting: Interactions over email (and with an assistant). Knowledge about the (existing or future) syndicate composition or other deal dynamics which are favorable or unfavorable. MORE >>