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My First Experience As A Venture Capitalist

Feld Thoughts

When people ask me how they can become a VC, I point them to my partner Seth Levine’s excellent blog posts How to become a venture capitalist and How to get a job in venture capital (revisited). Feld Technologies was acquired in November 1993. I often get asked how I ended up becoming a venture capitalist.

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Here’s Why We Fell in Love with Draft

Both Sides of the Table

My partner Greg Bettinelli is an avid sports fan who throughout his career has developed an expert understanding in online ticketing (at eBay has was a champion of the StubHub acquisition) and online marketing. I began playing Fantasy Football in 1993 before it was even a big thing.

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Revolution at the Edge

Ben's Blog

Marc released Mosaic in 1993. A review of the technology press in 1993 and 1994 reveals that almost nobody believed the Internet would be important. Unlike political regimes, technological rulers are comprised of products rather than people. In five years, the old guard will go away as the explosive new regime takes over.

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Why Female Founder Office Hours is So Important

Both Sides of the Table

The idea is simple enough: several female VC partners at top funds will hold 1-hour meetings with 40 promising female entrepreneurs looking to get advice on their business and pitch in a friendly, non-judgmental, safe environment. My partner Kara wrote a great post on the topic that you should read. 8% of VC partnerships, for example).

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What is ESG Due Diligence? And Why is it Important to You?

The Startup Magazine

The term, literally meaning “required carefulness” or “reasonable care” has been in use since the fifteenth century and more recently became a legalised term in 1993 under the United States Securities Act. Due diligence can take on many forms, depending on the situation and its purpose. ESG due diligence can point you in the right direction.

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Revolution at the Edge

Ben's Blog

Marc released Mosaic in 1993. A review of the technology press in 1993 and 1994 reveals that almost nobody believed the Internet would be important. Unlike political regimes, technological rulers are comprised of products rather than people. In five years, the old guard will go away as the explosive new regime takes over.

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Transcript of Developing Important Entrepreneurial and Leadership Qualities

Duct Tape Marketing

He is a co-founder and managing partner of Relationship Impact , a consulting firm focused on helping great leaders build great leadership teams. So my journey started, sort of my entrepreneurial journey I guess started in around 1993. So, my partner, my boss had a strong vision for what he wanted the firm to look like.