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Does Your VC have an Investment Thesis, or a Hypothesis?

David Teten

B2B vs B2C) within the business model preference. . a16z’s Cultural Leadership Fund aims to “enable more young African-Americans to enter the technology industry.”. As such, there are 3 stakeholders when building a thesis: the investing Partners, the LPs and the founders. . 3) Geography-defined funds.

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Startups: It’s not Thelma & Louise

Austin Startup

proving that this “consumer purchase” is, in fact, a journey not a one-time use) Our leadership and vision earned marquee partnerships and champions in both the public & private sectors from the United Way of Central Texas, Partners in Parenting, Promise Venture Studio, IDEO and more! Our Monthly Active Users was 53%?—?(people