Coding VC

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In a previous post, I wrote that startups are collections of risks, and that the best way to make progress on a company (and to get higher valuations…
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VCs have 3 principal jobs: picking startups to invest in, helping startups after investing, and raising capital for investing. Each of these jobs will…
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A few weeks ago, I did a basic analysis of AngelList job postings. That analysis looked at attributes like job locations, vesting schedules, and…
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Data is incredibly valuable. It helps create superior products, it forms a barrier to entry, and it can be directly monetized. This post is the second…
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You just closed your $1m seed round four weeks ago, and investors are starting to contact you to see how things are going. After writing a few one-off…
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My fund, Susa Ventures, just added Natalie Dillon to our team. She’s our first-ever investment team hire and we’re very excited to work with her. While…
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Startup founders are sometimes surprised when they spend a year or two executing against their roadmap, make a lot of progress, and still have to…
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In my five years as a VC, I’ve worked closely with the founders of 50+ companies. Many of these companies have grown headcount substantially since I…
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VCs have 3 principal jobs: picking startups to invest in, helping startups after investing, and raising capital for investing. Each of these jobs will…
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In the physical world, a runway is a takeoff strip for airplanes. If you were in charge of designing an airport, you’d have to figure out the ideal…
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“All dollars are equal, but some dollars are more equal than others.” - George Orwell’s imaginary capitalist twin In my college economics class, I was…
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Once your startup has some traction, fundraising becomes more straightforward. Investors still care about your vision and your team, but much of their…
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