Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

I would say the norm for many early-stage companies is somewhere between 6-10 in-person meetings per year. The earlier stage the more likely it is 10 meetings and the later stage the more likely it is 6. Ask for short conference calls.

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

He looked at his resume, and asked just one question: “ What’s your edge? ” My friend got the job because his answer was differentiated, credible, and backed up by a history of investing success. It is unexciting and hard to prove, but in fact “We execute better” is a critical differentiator. This model certainly makes sense.

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David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2018

He looked at his resume, and asked just one question: “ What’s your edge? ” My friend got the job because his answer was differentiated, credible, and backed up by a history of investing success. It is unexciting and hard to prove, but in fact “We execute better” is a critical differentiator. This model certainly makes sense.

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Steve Blank

JUNE 15, 2010

Certain VC’s like the new class of Super-Angels and small VC funds specialize in the early stage of a startup where you are searching for a business model. And some larger funds that specialize in later stage deals may have a partner or two who likes to invest at this stage. Lean Startups ?

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

17:16] Is there a small set of metrics that you rely on? [19:43] As, as a differentiator, is that Mo moving the definition of what your company is? Is there a small set of metrics that you rely on as. So the emphasis and the laser focus on metrics is like not optional. (18:22): They want a path to grow themselves.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 4, 2023

17:16] Is there a small set of metrics that you rely on? [19:43] What's been the challenge of getting, of changing people's thinking that oh no, it's 50 tools and it's, you know, it's a, in fact, I think you even called it an online visibility platform as, as a differentiator. Is there a small set of metrics that you rely on as.

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David Teten

JANUARY 13, 2015

For early-stage founders, I suggest AngelList and Crunchbase. For later-stage companies, I suggest the Association for Corporate Growth online community, Axial , and Preqin. That point of differentiation is a plus not a minus, because it means that he has access to networks you don’t.

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