Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

We see innovation becoming more broadly distributed over time, and outlier companies being built in more and more places. But we are open minded about where great companies can be built as the access to talent, knowledge, and capital becomes more efficiently distributed across the country.

North America 36

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 36

David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

While the historic capital-raising process is driven by face-to-face networking and salesmanship, some GPs actively participate in LP/GP communities to find and build relationships with potential LPs. What tools to VCs use to manage their deal flow and internal processes?

Early Stage 60

Early Stage Technical Review Software Review Venture Capital 60

Austin Startup

JUNE 5, 2018

Before a change in the way France distributes passports to French citizens in the U.S., The grounds of the French Legation (now closed for restoration) There I would do the paperwork for distributing French passports and cartes nationales d’identité to those who had made an appointment through the Consulate.

France 48

France Technical Review Texas Austin 48

This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

It’s a way of looking at venture that I never thought of before—that venture capital and its distribution of ending outcomes is probably not something you’re going to go after if you don’t have at least a little bit of wealth cushion and definitely not if you’re already under water. First is network bias. It needs to end.

Venture Capital 178

Venture Capital Cofounder Deal Flow Later Stage 178

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2023

It was all great fun and I hope it was helpful—and I couldn’t have done it without all the other investors and founders who answered my e-mails roping them into showing up to various office hours events, panels, and other networking events.

Later Stage 218

Later Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Limited Partner 218

K9 Ventures

DECEMBER 10, 2011

No distributed teams, no overseas teams, and definitely no companies that rely on “outsourcing” to build their core technology. the flow of information and connections happens quickly and efficiently. The combination of your existing network plus your Valley network can prove to be even more potent.

Silicon Valley 124

Silicon Valley San Jose Portfolio Cofounder 124

K9 Ventures

DECEMBER 10, 2011

No distributed teams, no overseas teams, and definitely no companies that rely on “outsourcing” to build their core technology. the flow of information and connections happens quickly and efficiently. The combination of your existing network plus your Valley network can prove to be even more potent.

Silicon Valley 112

Silicon Valley San Jose Portfolio Cofounder 112

This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Besides being “busy doing great deals and distributing cash to your LPs”, what are they’re actually doing to make that happen? Just saying that you get on the list by doing great deals that exit is like saying, “The best pitchers in baseball are the ones that strike out the most batters.”

Non-Compete 97

Non-Compete Cofounder Cap Table Reputation 97

David Teten

MARCH 18, 2021

Foundry Group, investing primarily in “ Software and Internet ”, follows six major themes, e.g., Human Computer Interaction (HCI) or Distribution. USV invests in companies that increase “ access to knowledge, capital, and well-being by leveraging networks, platforms, and protocols ”. We think not. .

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Cofounder Venture Capital B2B 78

This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 1, 2020

I don't have to tell you what the racial distribution of the group benefitting looks like relative to those doing the work. First and foremost that means eliminating the requirement for warm intros which makes those people already in my network, who statistically tend to look like me, the gatekeepers.

Michigan 122

Michigan Deal Flow Accredited Investor Equity 122