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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. Yes, via conversion rights at a valuation cap. As a result, unfounded hockey-stick graphs and unicorn promises give way to financial fluency, realistic expectations, frank conversations about what a business can credibly achieve, and transparency. . Flexible VC: Compensation-based.

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Strengthening Community Ties: How Nonprofit Leaders Can Better Approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Board Effect

As the details of these tragedies unfolded, the incidents opened up a national conversation about the need to take a serious look at the issue of diversity, equity, and inclusion within every organization and walk of life. It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to recruit experienced and qualified businesspeople to serve on their boards.

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Who Just Raised A $225 Million Financing in North Carolina?

Feld Thoughts

Last Tuesday, while I was enjoying a week off the grid, AvidXchange announced they had raised a $225 million financing led by Bain Capital Ventures. I’m psyched to be joining the board of a company co-founded and run by Mike Praeger, a friend of mine for over 20 years. But then Mike called me about some more stuff a week later.

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How to Get World Class Experts to Support Your Company

David Teten

Like many established finance & media companies, GLG knows that the tech startup sector is a growing part of the economy. For example, if you’re an early stage company dealing with complex regulation (think Uber in transportation, Oscar in healthcare, LendingClub in finance), we have people who can help.

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Why The Pentagon Can’t Count: It’s Time to Reinvent the Audit

Steve Blank

But having been in the middle of this conversation when I served on one of the Defense Department’s advisory boards, I understand why the Pentagon can’t count. The Defense of Department’s 40-plus advisory boards are staffed by outsiders who can provide independent perspectives and advice.

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I shared a lot on this podcast with Adam Steinberg

Jeff Hilimire

And considering his first interview was with Bill Nussey, a former Spunlogic Advisory Board member and a personal mentor to me, I was thrilled to give him an emphatic ‘YES!’ We had a great conversation, hope you enjoy!

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For Startups, Your Culture Starts With Your First Hire

Hunter Walker

Even when putting together our Entrepreneur Advisory Board we looked for folks who built not just amazing businesses but strong cores. People such as Jeff Lawson, Twilio CEO, of “ Draw the Owl ” fame. CEO : Yeah, it’s my top priority right now. We’ve got a bunch of great candidates.

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