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VCs eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments

David Teten

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

Both Sides of the Table

I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). There is one source that was always problematic for me – intros from investment bankers. This is no criticism of the investment banking industry (although I’m sure some will read it this way) for which there are very useful purposes.

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Here’s How To Make Your Startup Irresistible To Investors

YoungUpstarts

We didn’t approach a single VC until we knew the technology could play in the big leagues. They’re pitching the same investors that you are (and the same tech journalists for that matter!). Hire the Best Talent… and Borrow Their Clout! So, we stayed quiet and we tested and retested before we opened our mouths.

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Launching a Portfolio Acceleration Platform at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Fund

David Teten

I recommend building a strong internal tech stack, to handle the deluge of requests for help you’ll get from companies as you scale. For technology vendors and models, see Venture capitalists eating our own dog food: Using technology and analytics to make better investments. . Is the service scaleable?

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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

Both Sides of the Table

I tapped my friends at big tech companies (Salesforce, Google, Oracle). There is one source I never liked and no early-stage VC should – investment bankers. This is no criticism of the investment banking industry (although I’m sure some will read it this way) for which there are very useful purposes.

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Here’s How To Make Your Startup Irresistible To Investors

YoungUpstarts

We didn’t approach a single VC until we knew the technology could play in the big leagues. They’re pitching the same investors that you are (and the same tech journalists for that matter!). Hire the Best Talent… and Borrow Their Clout! So, we stayed quiet and we tested and retested before we opened our mouths.

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Startup advice you haven't heard before

Spencer Fry

It's like walking up to the investment banker or a lawyer at a party who’s wearing a light blue button up, dark slacks, and brown loafers -- just like every other investment banker I've ever met. 4: Only hire people who are excited to work with you. If you wait, it'll fester like a bad cut. 6: Do your own thing.