Diligence & Writing Checks
It's easy to write checks but passing on the the next unicorn can be a costly mistake. Here's some advice on evaluating investment opportunities and winning deals.
Mar 7, 2024
A complete guide on how to go deeper with founder reference checks.
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Aug 25, 2022
The quality of questions asked matters when evaluating a startup. Here’s what experienced investors ask during a pitch.
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Sep 21, 2022
Venture is becoming more competitive than ever before. Here's how experienced investors get into competitive deals.
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Oct 20, 2022
Unfortunately, as investors we have to pass often. How you do so matters. Here’s a guide on how to do this well.
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Nov 3, 2022
VCs share their big misses, why they passed and lessons learned
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