Cracking 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
Conviction 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
Unleashing 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
The 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
Venture 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
Venture 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
J-Curve and S-Curve: Unraveling the Mysteries of VC InvestmentsIntroduction: Understanding the J-Curve and S-CurveAug 1, 2023Aug 1, 2023
Rewriting 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
Navigating 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
On 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