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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
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
OpenVC Guide: The London Venture Ecosystem
OpenVC Guide: The London Venture Ecosystem

London is one of the most popular cities in the world for entrepreneurs and investors. It is ranked fourth in the world for global venture funding. London also is number one in Europe for funding. Here is everything you need to know about London.

By Shaun Gold| November 21, 2022
Unicorn Startup 101
Unicorn Startup 101

The unicorn. A mythical creature that has become a behemoth in the world of startup and venture. This article breaks down the definition of a unicorn startup, the top unicorns by valuation and country, and the new definitions of unicorns that have emerged.

By Shaun Gold| October 18, 2022
A Brief History of Venture Capital
A Brief History of Venture Capital

In this article, we are going to explore the history of venture capital and how it has evolved over the years. Now before you bemoan how history is a collection of dates, places, and people that no longer matter, you need to realize how paramount VC history actually is.

By Shaun Gold| September 26, 2022
Founders, for the love of God, don’t do this
Founders, for the love of God, don’t do this

This article breaks down the mistakes founders make when reaching out to people they need. It is based on my personal experiences from my years working in every non-technical role in a variety of startups and a fund or two.

By Shaun Gold| September 5, 2022