Startup Lessons Learned

MAY 31, 2019

Scott Kupor is the managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz, where he’s responsible for all operational aspects of running the firm. Coming from an operating role in a company, that can feel odd - that doing nothing is in fact accomplishing your objective - so that takes some getting used to.

Lean 108

Lean Venture Capital Conversion IPO 108

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Startups need to understand how to manage the seed money they receive from investors and VCs. Investors typically negotiate from a term sheet, which if not handled properly can create problems that can hurt or kill the startup’s chances when they do their Series A round of funding.

Convertible Security 100

Convertible Security IP Technical Review Software Review 100

Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 15, 2013

To become a member, each accelerator must meet the following strict criteria: Operate a 3-6 month long program. Provide some sort of seed capital to their founders. Take a small amount of equity (usually ~6%) and overall have terms that are favorable to entrepreneurs.

Global 179

Global Networking United States Seed Money 179

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 16, 2018

You think you're getting this big fat check compared to the seed money you raised, but they're actually doing something more like dipping their toes in the water. Too often, because most investor conversations result in a no, founders start telling themselves all sorts of reasons what caused that result.

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Due Diligence Early Stage Term Sheet Vesting 96