I know what you’re thinking – ‘Another list of ten commandments? But fear not, this isn’t your typical sermon from the mount. I’ve been in the world of startups for 20 years and an investor for the past 10 years, but I don’t pretend to be an expert. In the world of startups and investing, …
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What does it mean to be a mensch?
Last week LinkedIn reminded me that it’s been 9 years since I started VC Cafe (Dec 2005). Several people sent their congratulations (thank you btw), and it reminded me it’s been a while since I blogged regularly. I prefer springing into action rather than being sentimental, but I thought a little summary and a selection of highlights may inspire someone who is thinking about blogging to share their thoughts through this medium.
This summer, I had the pleasure to be a mentor at the Entrepreneurship Summer School, an elective at London Business School (my alma mater) where students are tasked with testing whether their startup ideas can turn into a fundable business over the course of three months. Check out the tips for raising funding from angels after the jump.
Colorado Life Science Deal Flow and Seth Levine of the Foundry Group wrote a couple of great posts on the CEO review process. I clipped the posts for my own records, but thought VC Café readers – entrepreneurs and investors alike – could benefit from a checklist like this, as they plan their activities for …
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