Should Investment Decisions Rely on Intuition or Data?
Early-stage Investors seem to rely on little else than their gut to make multi-million dollar bets on fledgling startups—and their Founders. How do the best VCs mix their intuition and…
Early-stage Investors seem to rely on little else than their gut to make multi-million dollar bets on fledgling startups—and their Founders. How do the best VCs mix their intuition and…
Entrepreneurial success often hinges on having the right combination of traits and qualities. Among these, grit—the fusion of persistence and passion toward long-term goals—has been hailed as a must-have trait,…
Venture Capitalists always stress that their most important investment criterion is the quality of the startup’s Founding team. What are the characteristics and personality traits Investors are looking for? More…
Softbank’s Masayoshi Son has been credited with the largest win (Alibaba) and loss (WeWork) in Venture Capital’s history. As he’s commonly referred to, “Masa” is reported to be a very…
Venture Capitalists are vocal about what they look for in startups they invest in: stellar team, large market, scalability, exit routes, etc. What about the evaluation criteria they don’t discuss but critically…
Venture Capitalists receive hundreds of investment opportunities annually, making performing quick and effective exploratory due diligence crucial. They need to identify promising startups while swiftly avoiding potential pitfalls. However, data…
In the annals of Silicon Valley’s storied history of booms and busts, the tale of Juicero stands out not merely as a business case gone awry but as a psychological…
Prosecutors working in the case against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the embattled crypto magnate accused of siphoning billions of dollars from users of his crypto exchange FTX, are intent on demonstrating…
Venture Capitalists come across thousands of business ideas every year. But how do they make their investment decisions? Do cognitive biases influence them, or is there something more systematic present?…
Kevin O’Leary, best recognized for his role as an Investor on the hugely successful TV show “Shark Tank,” has earned his moniker ‘Mr. Wonderful’ for his candid and often brash…
Entrepreneurs’ mental health issues, like Aliens, are the unwelcome passengers of what was supposed to be a pleasant voyage. Navigating the entrepreneurial landscape can be an exhilarating journey ripe with…
Venture Capital due diligence is a critical process that ensures informed decision-making. By conducting thorough due diligence—involving market validation, financial and legal audits, and customer and reference checks—VCs can considerably…
Deciding to reinvest in a company amid uncertainties is one of the most challenging choices Venture Capitalists face. One question always arises whether they are considering extending bridge financing to…
Venture Capital diversity has become a hot topic in recent years, as the industry faces growing scrutiny over the lack of representation among Investors and VC-backed entrepreneurs. Despite numerous efforts…
When it is all over, and the whole truth is known, Theranos will undoubtedly join the great frauds of business history, competing with the likes of Enron and Worldcom. More…