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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

Both Sides of the Table

Of course I went through normal other channels of deal flow. 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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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

Both Sides of the Table

Of course I went through normal other channels of deal flow. 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. Big difference.].

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 8: Phil Randazzo and Derek Andersen

Steve Blank

Both of these traits made all the difference for the two latest guests on Entrepreneurs are Everywhere , my radio show on Sirius XM Channel 111. Clips from their interviews are below, but first a word about the show: Entrepreneurs are Everywhere airs Thursdays at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern on Sirius XM Channel 111. Phil Randazzo.

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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Betmarkets

Austin Startup

See Betmarkets talk about their business model in the category Innovative World Technology between 5 and 6 pm Saturday, March 14, before a live audience and a panel of expert judges. If I had not accepted this amazing challenge, I would still be working as an investment banker in London.

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SXSW Pitch Finalists: Betmarkets

Austin Startup

See Betmarkets talk about their business model in the category Innovative World Technology between 5 and 6 pm Saturday, March 14, before a live audience and a panel of expert judges. If I had not accepted this amazing challenge, I would still be working as an investment banker in London.

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

David Teten

Kyle Dunn, CEO, Meyler Capital , says, “Investors should focus on building a large audience within a CRM system (having the ability to categorize your different constituents); communicate consistently to that audience; and implement an automation platform that can leverage lead score to profile interest. 2) Market . 10) Report.

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How Private Equity Funds Are and Should Be Using Social Media

David Teten

Given how much data PE firms can gather about other investors and companies through social media, It is understandable that they are wary of making too much of their own information available through those channels. It also sends out a monthly newsletter to over 6,000 investment bankers, lenders, intermediaries, and current and potential LPs.