ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 13, 2024

By fostering partnerships, developing unique products and services, and continuously refining their business models , these startups can navigate the market challenges and prove their value to potential investors and customers.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A founder asked me what makes a $2M round “pre-seed”? especially if the startup already has a product and revenue? And why do we still sometimes hear about pre-seed rounds that look more like a series A in pricing and size? Seed is about showing initial product market fit.

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The Equity Kicker

JANUARY 25, 2016

However severe our current situation is, I’m sure there will be plenty of short term negatives, including more job losses, company failures and down rounds. We need a new disruptive capitalism that is designed for a much more mature internet market, one that can bring founders, investors, and employees together.

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thebarefootvc

AUGUST 26, 2015

The third requirement to be a successful VC is finding resilient teams that are building companies and product that can stand up to external shocks such as recessions (in addition to “internal” shocks such as employee turnover, product delays, etc). Build solid relationships with strategic partners and customers.

Marketing 40

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thebarefootvc

AUGUST 26, 2015

The third requirement to be a successful VC is finding resilient teams that are building companies and product that can stand up to external shocks such as recessions (in addition to “internal” shocks such as employee turnover, product delays, etc). Build solid relationships with strategic partners and customers.

Marketing 40

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thebarefootvc

JULY 26, 2015

The third requirement to be a successful VC is finding resilient teams that are building companies and product that can stand up to external shocks such as recessions (in addition to “internal” shocks such as employee turnover, product delays, etc). Build solid relationships with strategic partners and customers.

Marketing 40

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Reid Hoffman

JUNE 8, 2021

Greylock Partners · Brian Chesky | People-First Capitalism. So we have to think of ourselves as partners. And so I think you have a much more discerning public who votes, not just with the usability of the product, but what the company stands for. Well, that same thing can be said for any product. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT.

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