Seed VCs Value Both Valuation and Ownership Equally
Does valuation or ownership matter more to a seed VC? Yes. https://lnkd.in/gMHd5pSP
Waymo's Groundbreaking Tech Remains Under‑communicated by Its Leaders
Made me realize that we rarely hear from Waymo leadership despite it being such an AMAZING technology. strategic i guess? https://lnkd.in/gMqtrxjR
Founders: Increase Shots or Join Labs to Thrive
"If you're a founder and feeling like your startup really isn't going anywhere, you should either 1) deeply re-assess how you can take more shots on goal or 2) go join one of the big labs. Right now is an...
Zachary Perret Recounts Plaid’s Early Days
i will never get tired hearing Zachary Perret talk about the early days of Plaid , here in interview with Ben Thompson https://lnkd.in/g6YzpMte
Key Takeaways From Pete Warden’s Insightful Post
Solid post from Pete Warden sharing some learnings
28 Days Left to Close This Year's Deal
if you told me in January that 'we should look to do a deal this year,' and we haven't, well, you have 28 days left to consummate
Excited Launch: Dive Into Wealthfront Investing Platform
BOOM let's go Wealthfront https://lnkd.in/gF5iacam
Support Kara Nortman's Next Big Venture
Go Kara Nortman https://lnkd.in/gpy3arfQ
Over 1,000 Employees Earn $1M+ From Equity
THIS is what startup success looks like - when the team wins too "According to Stewart Butterfield and Allen, 700 employees made $1M or more from their equity. This number would eventually climb to over 1000 people by 2021 as...
NYC AI Founders Gather; Eli Badgio Shares Key Insights
great NYC event for AI founders/engineers. Eli Badgio from extend knows what's up
Complex Model, Powerful Results When Properly Applied
tough model but if you know how to do it, works really well great writeup from Marina Temkin, CFA https://lnkd.in/gbNsa-GK
Graphite: The Ultimate Test for Any Code
Whether the code is being written by a human, a computer, or a hybrid, the moment of truth is Graphite
Venture Capital Enters a New Era Beyond Deals
SEE YOU THERE! Beyond the Deal: The New Era of Venture Capital • Hunter Walk, Homebrew • Samara Mejia Hernandez , Chingona Ventures • Mario Ruiz , Infinity Ventures
Why Homebrew Went Evergreen: Founder‑Driven Funding Shift
"Homebrew → Forever -- why Hunter and Satya moved from an LP-backed seed fund to a self-funded evergreen model—and why they accelerated the shift in 2022." So fortunate to back founders who build companies via Homebrew and founders who build...
New Opportunities Unlocked: Gates Now Open
THE GATES HAVE BEEN OPENED https://lnkd.in/gQVHdHtu
Embrace Risk: It’s the Source of VC Alpha
BUT WHY BACK NEW VC FIRMS? ISN'T IT TOO RISKY? "If you’re trying to remove all of the perceived risk in a venture investment, you’re just removing the alpha from it" - Screendoor MD Lisa Cawley, CFA https://lnkd.in/gwKunPg3
Founders Fund Leads Another Early-Stage Investment
founders fund early again :) https://lnkd.in/gHsqPnuu