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

David Teten

Pro Publica has a Nonprofit Explorer database searchable by principal name on all nonprofit filings, so you can see a person’s nonprofit activities. . The self-assessment methodology, pioneered by Village Capital, is called VIRAL, for “Venture Investment Readiness and Awareness Levels.” . 9) Accelerate portfolio company value.