The articles present edgy research into VC fundamentals, such as how VC funds work and all the steps in the Venture Capital cycle. I analyze real-life case studies from Silicon Valley lore and the latest developments in Startupland. I also explore the frontier between VC investing, startup fundraising, and psychology—sharing findings from my academic research in entrepreneurs’ personality traits and mental health, and Venture Capitalists’ cognitive biases.
Categories
- Mindset-Based Investing (30)
- Startup Fundraising (22)
- VC Fundamentals (26)
- VC Jobs (10)
- VC Quotes (20)
Latest Essays
- Into The Mindset Of Power-Law Masters (Part 1: Intuition)
- The Ultimate Guide to VC Portfolio Construction (with Fund Model)
- What A $2.2 Billion Exit Taught Me About Investing
- Michael Ströck (Allocator One): Best Practices from 32 VC Fund Investments
- Peter Walker (Carta) on Investing in Emerging Managers
- 5 VC Fund Mechanics That Decide Which Startups Get Backed
- Emerging VCs: Selection Through Mindset (Report)
- Startup Valuation: How Venture Capitalists Value Early-Stage Companies
- Venture Capital Is Not Dead, Just Stretching At The Top
- “I don’t look for companies. I look for Founders.” – Masayoshi Son
