View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2021

The sudden arrival of the global pandemic has shifted the playbook for founders and venture capitalists. Investors previously prone to onsite visits and amassed airline miles, now grapple with how to form relationships and build confidence without having met teams in person. Zoom calls have taken the place of in-person meetings.

Venture Capital 352

Venture Capital Cofounder Early Stage Seed Stage 352

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 2, 2010

They are: Fred Wilson: Lead Investors, Dipshit Companies, and Funding Every Entrepreneur. Dave McClure: MoneyBall for Startups: Invest BEFORE Product/Market Fit, Double-Down AFTER. As a VC, I do not differentiate between a seed investment and any other investment that I make. each are equally happy situations.)

Angel Investor 152

Angel Investor Cofounder Syndicate Syndication 152

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Clearly articulate your investment thesis so investors can offer feedback that helps you refine it, eventually getting to a place where you both agree on it. Normally, you’d expect us to explain our product — i.e., what “professional people search 2.0” The blue boxes identify the corresponding markets for those products.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Revenue Viral Networking 111