Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

Fortunately, many of the top VCs share their thoughts on their blogs and are full of advice for startups, both big and small. Here’s a list of our favorite VC blogs, in alphabetical order. I like to follow these blogs through Feedly, but you can often sign up to get email alerts for new posts from most of these blogs.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Technical Review Silicon Valley Cofounder 60

View from Seed

JULY 6, 2020

You will spend the rest of your time working alongside the partners throughout the investment process – analyzing investment opportunities, assisting in market research and diligence, and post-investment portfolio support. . However, you will serve as a co-pilot on deals with all four partners, across the geographies we cover. .

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Software Review Hiring Seed Stage 257

This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 6, 2013

and I can't argue strenously enough for investing the time into a blog this year if you've started a company. Blogging about what you do provides a long term, consistant assault on their will power. When an entrepreneur doesn't blog--it makes me wonder if they understand what investing in the long term really means.

Entrepreneur 140

Entrepreneur Technical Review PR Hiring 140

Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

My partners Chris Moody , Seth Levine , and Lindel Eakman are all blogging right now. My other two partners, Ryan McIntyre and Jason Mendelson have blogged in the past, ut took a break in 2017. Very few LPs blog, so it’s neat to add Lindel’s perspective as a fund investor into the mix.

Partner 71

Partner Finance Naming Operations 71

Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

Here’s Why on his Both Sides of the Table blog for a good read and a good lesson. Managing Partner , Tangent Capital. Subscribe to the Gust Blog. Enter your email address to subscribe to the Gust Blog. Thoughts on startups by investors that fund them & entrepreneurs that run them. Subscribe by email. CEO , Gust.

Startup 180

Startup Forecast Angel Investor Software 180

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 29, 2019

I have found that publishing a regular blog can give you an edge in making all this happen. One of these is blogging, to let people know about your brand, provide links to supportive articles, and generate back-links to your content from other sites. Build relationships with potential business partners.

Social Media 212

Social Media Reputation SEO Channel 212

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

If you’re a traditional small business owner , chances are you’ve heard of blogs that can help increase online traffic to your website and social media platforms. What’s more, it’s been found that blogs drive 55% more website visitors , and can get up to 97% more inbound links. Why Do You Want To Start A Blog?

Small Business 161

Small Business Social Media Audience Media 161

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 28, 2020

Investors and partners now look only for a framework of your business essentials, within the context of your opportunity, solution, and financials. Before you bring on partners, develop intellectual property, raise capital, or generate revenues, you need to establish an official business entity.

Intellectual Property 404

Intellectual Property Startup Angel Groups Social Media 404

View from Seed

JANUARY 27, 2021

We are looking to bring on board a versatile new team member to support the varied internal operations of the firm as well as collaborate with the partners on our external programs and communications with the broader entrepreneurial community. Check out our blog for how we think about company building and investing. . A Final Note.

Operations 227

Operations Hiring Seed Stage Software Review 227

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Regardless, your singular goal is typically to drive towards a “Partner Meeting” where you can pitch the story and vision to the entire investment team. What is usually less understood is what happens after these Partner Meetings – How do VCs debrief and how are decisions made (or not made)? .

Partner 196

Partner Seed Stage Restful Differentiation 196

ReadWriteStart

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Businesses may benefit from India’s talent pool and technical advances by partnering with them. This blog features the top ten software outsourcing businesses in India , highlighting their experience and software development solutions. Techno proves to be a valuable partner due to its expertise and reliability.

India 130

India Software Review Software Technical Review 130

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

JUNE 16, 2014

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Natalie MacNeil , founder of She Takes On The World , a graduate of my Blog Mastermind and Membership Site Mastermind programs. She’s won an Emmy award, and today is in charge of a half a million dollar a year blogging business.

Founder 108

Founder RSS Social Media Software Review 108

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

You will spend the rest of your time working alongside the partners throughout the investment process – analyzing investment opportunities, assisting in market research and diligence, and post-investment portfolio support. Check out our blog for how we think about company building and investing. A Final Note.

Technical Review 156

Technical Review North America Seed Stage Bandwidth 156

View from Seed

JANUARY 6, 2021

When a company is pitching a VC, there is typically one partner who is the advocate for the deal and is shepherding the process. Part of what I like about working with my partners is that I really believe that our collective decision-making is better than our decision-making as individuals.

Partner 180

Partner Distribution Founder Acquisition 180

Ben's Blog

MARCH 1, 2011

In my career, I have never seen a position in any industry with more varying criteria than General Partner at a venture capital firm. Interestingly, many different models have worked, but in all cases the criteria by which the General Partner is selected says a lot about what you should expect as an entrepreneur from the firm.

Partner 78

Partner Technical Review Venture Capital Cofounder 78

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 20, 2020

In 2021, I’ll launch The Expat Partner Coach LLC to empower expat partners to live purposeful and positive lives abroad. I’m excited to leverage all that I’ve learned and experienced over 13 years as an expat partner to support others as they navigate the joys and challenges faced on this journey. 4- Coaching.

Kentucky 102

Kentucky Louisville Entrepreneur Technical Review 102

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2022

It pays to invest more in building remote relationships with these site owners, or spending quality time with podcasters and popular blog influencers. We all have goals and expectations, and a backstory that may be inspirational, memorable, and important to potential partners. Highlight your personal leadership values and experience.

Technical Review 303

Technical Review Social Media Metrics Media 303

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2011

After almost five years of working closely with a partner in an internet venture, I have had a great deal of time to think about how to do it better. Here are 10 tips to that I hope will help you to better work with your own partner: 1. Listen hard to your partner. Don’t compete with one another. Share the load.

Partner 119

Partner Entrepreneur Restful Analytics 119

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 26, 2022

How to Scale Unicorns With Partner David Zhang, TVC. Joining us for this episode is our partner David Zhang, Partner at TCV (( Technology Crossover Ventures ). I’m a partner at TCV, which we founded in 1996. There are blogs that I read. The theme of this episode is how to scale unicorns. Jonathan Siddharth .

Partner 132

Partner Cofounder Retention Acquisition 132

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Survey websites partner with retailers and restaurants to provide participants with a variety of gift card options. When users take the time to go through blog posts from their partner companies, the latter benefits from the level of engagement that their content receives, which has a significant bearing on their digital marketing efforts.

Software Review 246

Software Review Video Partner Software 246

Version One Ventures

JANUARY 9, 2024

Need banner images for your blog posts? Dabble launched BannerGPT , which reads and understands your blog posts and creates meaningful illustrations to complement your writing. Patch is partnering with Stripe to accelerate carbon removal by using Climate Orders. They also crossed 1,000 users!

Portfolio 73

Portfolio Technical Review Cofounder Differentiation 73

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 21, 2013

I can attest from experience that publishing a regular blog to properly showcase your offering, even before you have it, is a most cost effective approach in time and money. For blogging to work, you need to do it consistently and frequently, at least once a week, or the value evaporates. Find potential partners.

Product 261

Product Cofounder Social Media SEO 261

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You need to know the risk factors when picking affiliate partners, otherwise you run the risk of losing revenue. These can include webinars, email marketing , product review blogs, and creating YouTube videos. Establish a Robust Affiliate Network. The more platforms you use, the better. Optimise Product Pages for Conversions.

Affiliate 183

Affiliate Marketing Technical Review Software Review 183

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

For example, niche sites including DroneNerds, GetFPV and DroneFly partner directly with leading hardware brands to provide customers wide selections of authorized components typically unavailable from mainstream retailers.

Technical Review 139

Technical Review Security Reputation Portland 139

Hunter Walker

JUNE 17, 2022

Jared’s a really talented NYC entrepreneur who recently started blogging more. When it comes to company building, I want to partner with someone who tells it how it is and isn’t afraid to hurt my feelings than someone who prioritizes simply being liked. Tough Love by Jared Hecht (Fundera and GroupMe cofounder). Entrepreneurs crave it.

Cofounder 73

Cofounder Web Partner Business Model 73

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. 26 Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), the oldest venture capital practice in the United States, today announced the closing of a $350 million supplement to its current fund family, BVP VII, which closed in June 2007. 2009 Bessemer Venture Partners. Friday, February 27, 2009.

Software Review 48

Software Review Partner United States Venture Capital 48

Board Effect

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (NAFCU) is encouraging credit unions to evaluate and partner with fintechs so they can remain competitive. Credit unions can partner with fintechs to help transform legacy processes so they can offer new products, services and technologies to current members.

Technical Review 97

Technical Review Technology Software Review Georgia 97

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 15, 2011

Even experienced entrepreneurs need a partner to strengthen their position. The question is how to find that elusive perfect-fit partner. First, I will admit there is no magic formula here, just like in real life when trying to find a relationship partner. Join online “dating” sites for business partners. Take your time.

Partner 231

Partner Cofounder Silicon Valley Non-Compete 231

Hunter Walker

DECEMBER 11, 2023

DC: I’m going to keep this brief, but if you want to the long version of it, I recommend reading our blog about it. HW: In 2021 you partnered with growth firm TPG to bring them on as your primary investor, which I assume gave your current venture capital partners a chance to at least partially exit the business.

Private Equity 78

Private Equity Equity DC Leveraged Buyout 78

ConversionXL

MARCH 31, 2021

When starting out, many agencies blog about topics directly related to their offering. Follow-up question: Do you read any blogs in this space? Creating a well-document content roadmap is critical for producing blog posts and articles that generate new business. Mining your clients for pain-points, success, and topic ideas.

Audience 127

Audience Non-Compete Distribution Channel 127

Board Effect

MARCH 28, 2024

Work with your solution partner to set up new groups quickly. Your partner can assist group administrators with getting new groups, permissions and training in place. Tips for choosing a board management software partner When you’re looking to form a strategic partnership , Look for an emphasis on security.

Software Review 52

Software Review Software Management West Virginia 52

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 27, 2013

6 or 7 years ago when TechCrunch was at its peak market share (they are still strong but many more tech blogs have also popped up) there was a term for getting covered there called “the TechCrunch bounce.” that they probably read the main tech blogs. The start of this series was, Should Your Startup Announce Funding ?

PR 309

PR Campaign Vertical B2B 309

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2013

Anyway, as I winnowed my way through the comments section of my blog post on relationships I realized my own wife has posted a response! So I had to learn how to best interact with him to be a supportive partner yet get what I wanted / needed, too. And that’s often what your partner is looking for. Hope that helps.

Partner 418

Partner Startup Spain Email 418

Board Effect

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You want to make sure that there’s a policy in place and there is a procedure for how to treat these tools, because it’s not intuitive.” — Dominique Shelton Leipzig, Partner, Mayer Brown “A lot of times I think we’re scared to put a policy in place because we don’t want to get it wrong. Embrace the possibilities.

Government 95

Government Artificial Inteligence Technical Review Generative AI 95

Duct Tape Marketing

JUNE 10, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! This is so critical if you plan to build a strategic partner platform. 5 Practical Tips for Gett. :

Small Business 59

Small Business Marketing Software Review Social Media 59

Board Effect

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Adopt Smart Partnerships Smart colleges can also tie their success to the right partners. Partners such as Diligent bring experience with mission-driven organizations to make the dream achievable while staying in-budget. The Next Steps to Data Maturity Most organizations already have the data they need to start making profound change.

Technical Review 98

Technical Review Technology Software Review Los Angeles 98

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 24, 2015

Blogging is one of the best ways to do this and build a brand, even before you have a product or service. Thus I recommend that every entrepreneur start blogging in parallel with solution development for the following benefits: Get customer idea feedback before you commit resources. Develop an efficient and effective writing style.

Startup 120

Startup Social Media Syndicate Syndication 120