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How Jeff Durso built and sold 2 startups in a row
How Jeff Durso built and sold 2 startups in a row

American entrepreneur Jeff Durso got his first web startup acquired right before the burst of the dotcom bubble. Then, he went on to build and exit a second startup. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

By Shaun Gold| May 27, 2024
OpenVC Guide: The Paris Venture Ecosystem
OpenVC Guide: The Paris Venture Ecosystem

Paris is one of the largest startup ecosystems in Europe. In this OpenVC guide, we will tell you everything you need to know if you're a tech founder or investor in Paris.

By Shaun Gold| July 3, 2023
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #4 with Nilima Achwal
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #4 with Nilima Achwal

Our special guest and experienced investor Nilima Achwal roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

By Shaun Gold Nilima Achwal| May 29, 2023
JC Carey's journey to $100M revenue & the BridgeCom exit
JC Carey's journey to $100M revenue & the BridgeCom exit

American entrepreneur JC Carey grew his telecom startup BridgeCom to 100M+ in revenue, then sold it in in 2004. Next, JC went on to build 3 more startups, including his current fintech Welspot. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

By JC Carey Shaun Gold| May 29, 2023
How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night
How Nick Telson Achieved a $30M Exit for Design My Night

British entrepreneur Nick Telson sold his startup Design My Night in 2017. He went on to become a successful tech investors with 50+ checks signed worldwide. Today we discuss his journey in the venture world, from startup to a $30M exit and beyond.

By Shaun Gold| May 8, 2023
Philipp Omenitsch breaks down his 2022 Stresscoach exit
Philipp Omenitsch breaks down his 2022 Stresscoach exit

Austrian entrepreneur Philipp Omenitsch sold his mental health startup Stresscoach in 2022. Today we discuss his founder journey so that you can better navigate your own.

By Shaun Gold| January 30, 2023
OpenVC Guide: The San Francisco Bay Area Venture Ecosystem
OpenVC Guide: The San Francisco Bay Area Venture Ecosystem

When you think of startup cities and even startups in general, San Francisco immediately comes to mind for most people. And it should be as it’s the world’s number one startup hub. Here are the top investors, acceleratores, and things to know about San Francisco.

By Shaun Gold| January 16, 2023
The OpenVC Best Of 2022
The OpenVC Best Of 2022

2022 was a transformational year. Not only for our platform but for venture capital and startups in general. This is precisely why we are looking back on our top posts, roasts, and more.

By Shaun Gold| December 29, 2022
OpenVC Guide: The Miami Venture Ecosystem
OpenVC Guide: The Miami Venture Ecosystem

When you think of startup cities and even startups in general, Miami rarely made the cut. This changed with the pandemic, with many founders and funds coming to Miami and South Florida for the lax pandemic rules, tax benefits, and of course, sunshine.

By Shaun Gold| December 19, 2022