Finance & Operations
Finance & Operations
VC Tips: Identifying Your Lead Investor
In a recent post on AVC, VC Fred Wilson looked into exactly what qualifies a lead investor. In the short…
by Contributing AuthorFinance & Operations
Can Social Media Help Propel an IPO?
Where does social media fit into an IPO foray? It has more of a place than you may initially think,…
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Finance & Operations
Diligence Got Ya Down? What to Expect from an Expansion Stage VC Post-Signing a Term Sheet
Venture capital due diligence processes can be frustrating for both VCs and entrepreneurs alike, particularly with later-stage companies as there…
by Nick HammerschlagFinance & Operations
Labcast: Is Your Company’s Operating Model Built to Last?
Scott Maxwell and Bill Conroy discuss why a strong operating model plays such a critical role in the success (and eventual exit) of young companies.
by Brendan CournoyerFinance & Operations
Startup CEOs, Is Your Expansion Stage Board Still Relevant?
Last week I talked about how a CEO or Founder should make sure that their Mission and Vision are still…
by George RobertsFinance & Operations
Roundtable: What Company Valuation Methods Do VCs Use?
In the second of this multipart series, our panel of venture capitalists share the valuation methods they prefer for startup and early stage companies.
by Amanda MaksymiwFinance & Operations
Do Former CEOs Make the Best VCs?
There’s no substitution to rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty as far as entrepreneur turned teacher Steve…
by Contributing Author Finance & Operations
5 Documents to Have In Hand When Approaching a VC
Before executing a letter of intent, there are a few pieces of data that every venture capital firm needs to see.
by Daniel KilleenFinance & Operations
Startup CEOs, Are Your Mission and Vision on Target?
When OpenView adds a new portfolio company, the point person goes through an Extraordinary Execution workshop with the management team…
by George Roberts