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Early‑stage VC Charlie O'Donnell on founder journeys, strategy, and venture craft.

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The Life of “Little P’s” And Non-Partners: How to Make the Most of the Opportunity
News•Feb 24, 2026

The Life of “Little P’s” And Non-Partners: How to Make the Most of the Opportunity

The article advises junior venture capital analysts that their lack of senior brand authority limits founder engagement, but they can compensate by tapping the firm’s existing network of general partners, portfolio founders, and limited partners. It recommends initiating warm introductions, recording insightful conversations, and using those insights to craft a personal investment thesis. By focusing on high‑quality, network‑enabled interactions rather than mass cold outreach, junior investors can build credibility and generate deal flow. A disciplined time audit ensures they allocate effort to the most impactful activities.

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Are They Still Teaching Air Guitar? Thinking About University Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI
News•Feb 19, 2026

Are They Still Teaching Air Guitar? Thinking About University Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI

The article argues that university entrepreneurship programs must evolve from pitch‑centric competitions to hands‑on, income‑generating skill building, especially as AI lets students create functional products in a weekend. It highlights that AI removes technical excuses, making real‑world problem fluency and...

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Fractional Isn’t a Concession
News•Feb 11, 2026

Fractional Isn’t a Concession

Founders often treat fractional or modular support as a temporary budget fix, but the article argues it’s a strategic tool for scaling. Early hires wear multiple hats—marketing, finance, analytics—yet those broad skill sets can’t sustain growth when functions demand specialization....

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Clay Launches $55M Employee Share Tender Offer
Deals•Feb 9, 2026

Clay Launches $55M Employee Share Tender Offer

Clay, a fintech platform, announced a $55 million tender offer to purchase employee shares, valuing the company at $5 billion. The offer provides liquidity to employees and is positioned as a retention tool.

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Illegitimi Non Carborundum: Don’t Let Investors Control Your Meeting
News•Jan 19, 2026

Illegitimi Non Carborundum: Don’t Let Investors Control Your Meeting

Founders, especially women and underrepresented entrepreneurs, are disproportionately asked downside‑focused questions by investors, while their white male peers receive more upside‑oriented inquiries. This bias can steer pitch conversations away from a company’s growth potential. The article advises founders to pre‑write...

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Switching Venture Firms Is Not a Job Search
News•Jan 13, 2026

Switching Venture Firms Is Not a Job Search

Transitioning between venture capital firms differs fundamentally from a typical job search. Because the senior VC talent pool is small, moves depend on existing relationships and how peers rank you, not on open listings. The article outlines a mental ranking...

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