The Future of Venture Talent: Attracting and Developing the Next Generation in a Competitive Market
Let's face it, finding great talent is hard. And in the current market, it's gotten even worse. But as experienced…
Due Diligence Beyond the Financials: Assessing Your Startup’s “X Factors”
Investors don't just look at your spreadsheet projections. They're sizing YOU up, and trying to assess the less tangible factors…
Nailing the Series A Pitch: It’s NOT Just Seed Stage on Steroids
Okay founders, if you think Series A is just about showing bigger traction numbers than your seed round, you're in…
“Patent Trolls” vs. Strategic IP: Protecting Your Startup Without Stifling Growth
Let's be honest, the world of patents is a minefield for startups. On one hand, it's tempting to think, "We're…
Beyond MVP: Proof Of Scalability Prototyping
Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a great concept...in theory. Too many founders I meet are obsessed with a bare-bones launch,…
The “Hustler-Hacker-Hipster” Myth: Building Your Ideal Venture Team
Look, I've seen more pitch deck archetypes than I care to count. You've got the visionary Hustler, the tech-genius Hacker,…