Talking at an Inc.com event, Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary goes real about the hardships entrepreneurs need to face if they want to be successful.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
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Peter Thiel brilliantly conveys that Venture Capital is not about taking bold initiatives that will radically change humanity's future. Not anymore.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
Starting with this quote from YC's Jessica Livingston, I explore VC herd mentality, show how Founders can leverage it, and how VCs should manage it.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
Aram Attar is a solo LP in emerging VC funds, applying Mindset-Based Investing to select GPs he mentored and invests in.| The VC Factory
Product-market fit is often misunderstood by Founders. It relies on customer adoption metrics that Venture Capitalists analyze to make investment decisions.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
The hardest decision in Venture Capital is extending bridge financing to portfolio startups. Why are VCs throwing good money after bad so often?| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
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What are the key considerations VCs use in startup valuation? How can Founders optimize their companies' value? What are the current market levels?| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
This article unpacks the main factors at play in Venture Capital today, helping VC managers position their next fund and "play the game on the field."| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
Softbank’s Masayoshi Son has been credited with the largest win (Alibaba) and loss (WeWork) in Venture Capital’s history. As he’s commonly referred to, “Masa” is reported to be a very… The post “I don’t look for companies. I look for Founders.” – Masayoshi Son first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
One of the hardest parts of Venture Capital is navigating bad news. Over the years, I’ve seen some Founders handle those moments with clarity and composure. I’ve seen others spiral… The post Emotional Intelligence Is A Board Meeting Skill. Here’s How To Use It first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
A common mistake I’ve seen among Emerging VC Managers, especially when their fundraising stalls, is thinking they just need to find more LPs. More meetings, more outreach, more names. But… The post How Top Emerging VCs Nail Their Investment Thesis to Win LP Commitments first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
Entrepreneurs’ mental health issues, like Aliens, are the unwelcome passengers of what was supposed to be a pleasant voyage. Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape can be an exhilarating journey ripe with… The post How To Preserve Entrepreneurs’ Mental Health first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
Every few months, a debate resurfaces on social media: Is the Venture Capital power law a bug or a feature of the asset class? This question often overlooks a deeper… The post LPs Beware: The “Super Power Law” in Venture Capital first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
Mindset-Based Investing is a new approach to select emerging VC managers based on their personality traits and approach to risk vs. track record and other usual metrics. Apply now to… The post A Manifesto For Mindset-Based Investing first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
Why do so many Founders make the same mistakes, costing Investors substantial capital? My previous explanations—overconfidence and fear of failure—capture part of the problem. There’s a third factor that VCs… The post The Most Underrated VC Due Diligence Item: How Founders Learn first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
One of the most consistent personality traits I’ve observed in entrepreneurs over the years is a tendency to live in denial. They don’t seem to perceive the inherent risks of… The post Are Entrepreneurs Delusional? The Overconfidence Factor in Startup Success first appeared on The VC Factory.| The VC Factory
The legendary Investor Arthur Rock, who practically invented Venture Capital, drilled entrepreneurs to understand how lucid they were about their venture. Isn't overconfidence a force in entrepreneurs?| The VC Factory
I recently attended meetings where experienced VCs and Founders claimed that money is the primary driver of successful entrepreneurs. This idea stood out because it conflicted with much of what I have experienced directly as an Investor, advisor, and mentor, as well as what I have learned as a researcher. Money-motivated individuals often find more| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
In this post, I dive into the relationship between VCs and risk, showing how elite VCs leverage the power law to generate exceptional returns.| The VC Factory
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Fast-Track Your Path To VC Partner. Harness Advanced VC Techniques for Superior Dealmaking Skills. The VC Career Accelerator is an intense 8-week online mentoring program designed for investment professionals who recently joined a Venture Capital firm. With a deep focus on every aspect of the VC job, the VC Career Accelerator equips you with superior| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
Discover the key investment criteria Venture Capitalists use to assess startups and streamline their decision-making process for a fast, efficient approach.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
In this post, I use Bill Gurley 's Google story to describe the mentality Venture Capital Investors need to achieve top-decile returns in their funds.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
How do the best Venture Capitalists make informed investment decisions in startups? I analyze the weight of intuition and data in this complex process.| The VC Factory
It is crucial for Venture Capitalists to master unit economics to make informed decisions. Learn why through practical case studies.| The VC Factory
Grit is celebrated as an ingredient of entrepreneurial success, often discounting nefarious consequences like burnout and depression. Resilience matters more.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
I list the characteristics Venture Capitalists look for in successful startup Founders and discuss a framework that they should use for better evaluation.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
Understand how Venture Capital compensation (salary, bonus, & carry) works, how much VCs make by seniority and location, and why you shouldn't do VC for money.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing
Explore the calculation of Venture Capital returns and the valuation of VC portfolios for informed investment decisions.| The VC Factory | Mindset-Based Investing