Tag: Venture Capital

In 2003 Noam Wasserman introduced the term “Paradox of Success” to describe how software company founders were more likely to be replaced as their startups attracted more capital or went public. Read more

What Justin Rockefeller Learned About Impact Investing

Justin Rockefeller explains how families can pursue social and environmental impact without abandoning financial discipline or long-term investment goals. Perhaps no other family is more synonymous Read more

In 2000, the New England Patriots football team chose University of Michigan quarterback Tom Brady in the sixth round of the draft. He became the starting quarterback barely two years later, and on Read more

New venture capital firms must make a variety of strategic decisions about market positioning and relationships with the entrepreneurs in their portfolio. One choice VC firms must make is whether to Read more

Not every startup needs the same kind of investor. Learn when angel funding, friends and family or venture capital may be a better fit. Entrepreneurs have several options when they need capital to Read more

Eapen Chacko and Brent Goldfarb debate whether founders need a formal business plan before raising money and building a new venture. For a new venture, a business plan is an essential part of Read more

Jim Martin and the Sharks disagreed over where Copa Di Vino created the most value, raising key questions about IP, control, valuation and investor relationships. Shark Tank is a popular resource for Read more

GoDaddy executive Steven Aldrich shares lessons from startups and scaling businesses, including why entrepreneurs should start before they feel fully prepared. More than 20 years ago, Steven Aldrich Read more

One glaring mistake can undermine an otherwise excellent pitch. Learn how research, preparation, clear messaging and practice can eliminate investor doubts. We've all seen a presentation, sales pitch Read more

MinuteClinic founder Linda Hall shares lessons from 100 investor meetings on timing, valuation, runway, due diligence, pitching and handling rejection. Entrepreneurs are generally far more interested Read more