Went on the @TheGenerationH to chat with @amansamraa about the evolution of VC and how we see Decibel Partners fit into it, data, security, and what playing competitive Halo can teach you about running a startup. Had a lot of fun, so hopefully you all enjoy it too! (1/2)
“Having a diverse team should be part of every modern team’s values and should be said up front.”
Listen to our chat with @amanda_robs from @CowboyVC at the link in our bio!
#dei#diversity#venturecapital
It's time to share how we have built our tech platform to help us review 700 deals a month and manage over 400 portfolio companies at @HustleFundVC#VC#Tech
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We finished Season 2 of our VC series with the one and only @amanda_robs from @CowboyVC
Topics:
- Cold outreach
- What makes a successful founder and hire
- Importance of diverse teams and why she built @TheModernAngels
Also, be sure to check her pod out - @OssStartup
Great catching up with @rachel_a_star and learning about her path to VC
Topics:
- Managing the pressure of working in VC
- Why you should/should not become a VC
- What early-stage investors look for in founders
@Unusual_VC you have a real superstar!
https://t.co/xvmsZYyU7S
"On nights and weekends, you have to be working on something you fundamentally enjoy."
Ambition is important, but so is focus - focus on your core work, goals, and values.
This and more on episode 88 with @chrismccann, Partner at @RaceCapital.
🔗Link in bio for the full ep!
"Create a compelling narrative for your company and run a tight process."
🔖Check out the blog post that Hamzah from @realventures mentions here: https://t.co/CtbEy1Sxp7
🔗Link in bio for the full ep!
#fundraise#startup#podcast
The best founders share information, regardless of good times or bad.
This is one and many points shared during our chat with Hamzah Nassif of @realventures
🔗Link in bio for the full conversation
Growth - but at what cost?
Typically, tech has focussed on growth at all costs. This tends to overlook sustainable business practises.
In this clip, Sai from @redpoint Ventures details the importance of other metrics, like unit economics.
🔗Link in bio for episode 85!
Stop comparing to the Valley.
While the Canadian Tech space needs more involvement, @ckneumann of @PanacheVC explains why looking to Silicon Valley as a benchmark also isn't the right approach.
🔗Link in bio for the full episode!
#tech#vc#SiliconValley#founder
3 years ago, Lawtrades was about to go bankrupt.
We failed to raise a Series A.
Nobody wanted to invest.
This month, we closed $6M in funding ($80M valuation) from 100+ customers and investors using a link and no meetings.
Here’s how it happened, step by step.
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