Rish SharmaCracking the Valuation Code: A Strategic Guide for Pre-seed and Seed StartupsThe nascent days of any startup, particularly the pre-seed and seed stages, are often the most exciting and precarious. Here, initial…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Rish SharmaConviction vs. Consensus: How Venture Capital Firms Decide to Invest and What It Means for FoundersThe seemingly opaque world of venture capital (VC) investments can have a fickle temperament. A startup might need help to raise funds…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Rish SharmaUnleashing Startup Superstars: Harnessing the Power of the Growth-Share Matrix for Exponential…The practice of management is an ever-evolving craft that ceaselessly borrows from multiple disciplines in its quest for frameworks that…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Rish SharmaThe Mimesis Effect: Unraveling the Influence of Girard’s Theory on Investment Decisions in Venture…René Girard, a French historian, literary critic, and philosopher of social science, has left an indelible mark on understanding human…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Rish SharmaVenture Capital Investment Strategy: A Comprehensive Exploration of Construction vs. PickingVenture capital, a domain that thrives on innovation and risk, has long been dominated by two primary investment strategies: “construction”…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Rish SharmaVenture Capital’s Invisible Chains: Biases and Their Impact on Investment DecisionsVenture Capital (VC) is a beacon of hope for many aspiring entrepreneurs in the bustling world of startups and innovation. However, beneath…Aug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Rish SharmaJ-Curve and S-Curve: Unraveling the Mysteries of VC InvestmentsIntroduction: Understanding the J-Curve and S-CurveAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Rish SharmaRewriting the VC Playbook: The Rise of AI in Venture CapitalVenture Capital (VC) is a child of technological progress. From its inception, VC was tied closely to tech innovation, with the first VC…Jul 4, 2023Jul 4, 2023
Rish SharmaNavigating the Chilly Waters of the VC Landscape: Insights from the Q1 2023 Emerging Fund Manager…*Shout-out to Ryan Hoover and Vedika Jain of Weekend Fund for the Report!**Jul 4, 2023Jul 4, 2023
Rish SharmaOn the Cusp of #LATechWeek: The Ascendancy of Los Angeles’ Startup SceneAs we approach LA #TechWeek, it’s time to cast a fresh eye over the remarkable growth and tenacity of Los Angeles’ burgeoning startup…Jul 4, 2023Jul 4, 2023