Genuine VC

OCTOBER 11, 2011

Last September I wrote a post outlining my view of the venture capital industry: increasingly evolving like the beer industry as it continues to mature. Personality fit has always been important, and this dimension will become increasingly a factor on where the best entrepreneurs turn to for their capital.

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Venture Capital Seed Stage Entrepreneur LP 150

Genuine VC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

My own circuitous path graduating a couple years later intentionally without a job (see bullet #1) eventually led me onto the venture capital investing side of startups, but I still regret not fully taking advantage of the two years that only a business school environment (and calling card) can provide.

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Cofounder Portfolio Venture Capital Reputation 256

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

As a guiding principal, I believe there is a distinction between informal discussions with an individual venture capitalist and formal capital-raising with a venture capital firm. Some would argue that if you’re talking with VCs that your company will develop a reputation in the marketplace of being “shopped around.”

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Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 123

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

As a guiding principal, I believe there is a distinction between informal discussions with an individual venture capitalist and formal capital-raising with a venture capital firm. Some would argue that if you’re talking with VCs that your company will develop a reputation in the marketplace of being “shopped around.”

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Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 121