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How I got into Venture Capital in my 50s
How I got into Venture Capital in my 50s

Starting a role in VC in my 50s after a 20 year career in corporate was never part of the plan. But, when I left my last corporate role 3 years ago, finding another senior role with all the attendant politics and relentless pressure just didn’t seem appealing.

By Mark Lewis| August 15, 2022
Marketing 101 for Early-Stage Founders
Marketing 101 for Early-Stage Founders

This point covers key marketing points that any tech founder should be aware of: value proposition, SEO, ads, CRM, and more.

By Lee Webster| August 1, 2022
Join the OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast
Join the OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast

What is a pitch deck roast? When is the next roast? How can you attend and even get your pitch deck roasted? This post sums up everything your need to know about the infamous OpenVC Pitch Deck Roasts.

By Stéphane Nasser| August 1, 2022
Join the OpenVC GP Roast
Join the OpenVC GP Roast

What is a GP roast? When is the next roast? How can you attend and even get your pitch deck roasted? This post sums up everything you need to know about the infamous OpenVC GP Roasts.

By Stéphane Nasser| July 31, 2022
3 Steps to Finding the Epic Name Your Startup Deserves
3 Steps to Finding the Epic Name Your Startup Deserves

Your startup name is the first and most important fragment of that identity. Here are he 3 major steps to finding the epic name your startup deserves.

By Grant Polachek| July 25, 2022
Understand Venture Capital with 12 necessary infographics
Understand Venture Capital with 12 necessary infographics

Whether you are a founder looking to raise or someone who wants a career in venture capital, here are 12 necessary infographics to understand the basics of VC in no time.

By Stéphane Nasser Shaun Gold| July 11, 2022
Two frameworks for operational VC firms
Two frameworks for operational VC firms

The Venture Support Model is a compact way to describe how a VC fund intends to support its portfolio companies and create revenue.

By Antonis Argyros| June 12, 2022
How does Venture Capital work?
How does Venture Capital work?

This is VC 101. What is venture capital? How to raise venture funding? What are the stages of venture capital? Who does what at a VC firm? This article covers all key aspects of venture capital for beginners.

By Shaun Gold| June 7, 2022