22 November 2008 2 Comments

First Impressions: How To Pitch a VC

First Impressions: How To Pitch a VC

I’ve been “on the other side of the table” at Venrock for only a few weeks, but I have seen enough entrepreneurs pitch us to make a few observations. Here are some quick do’s and don’ts when pitching a VC: Make the most of the meeting. If you have been invited in for a meeting, [...]

13 October 2008 1 Comment

What’s this all mean for entrepreneurs?

What’s this all mean for entrepreneurs?

So much has already been written about the forthcoming “nuclear winter” and what the current (and future) economic conditions mean for startups and entrepreneurs. I have a slightly different view and I’d like to share it. Certainly we have entered a severely negative economic climate. With 70% of the GDP resulting from consumer spending, and [...]

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