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The Partnership - AVC
They wanted transparency among themselves regarding their business lives and their personal and family finances. In addition to sharing financial goals for the business, they would jointly develop a goal for personal financial independence—that each would aspire to. They would not consider the goal satisfied until they all had achieved it. They wou
... See moreDavid Gage • The Partnership Charter: How To Start Out Right With Your New Business Partnership (or Fix The One You're In)
Venture capitalists create a narrative for founder fit just as they do for market fit. Why is this team doing this? Where are they coming from and where do they want to go? What motivates this team? One place to start this narrative is the origin story of the startup. What was the original idea and how did it come to fruition?
Patrick Vernon • Venture Capital Strategy: How to Think Like a Venture Capitalist
Another major difference between your process for investing in startups vs. a venture capitalist’s process is that you will make your decisions alone, whereas VCs will debate every investment over multiple meetings with their partners. In fact, the main reason I’ve chosen to not join (or start) a venture capital firm is that the idea of debating my
... See moreJason Calacanis • Angel: How to Invest in Technology Startups—Timeless Advice from an Angel Investor Who Turned $100,000 into $100,000,000
