VC returns in yogurt, video stores, and train tracks (seriously)
CIVC had a number of highly successful non-technology investments made in the late 1970’s timeframe, such as: LB…
Bravo Pinterest
I hope this becomes a broader trend in the startup world. No reason employees should only have 6…
The Rule of 3
The best way to become quickly knowledgeable is to find the right people and talk to them. Of…
The Birth Of Floodgate
In the early days, I decided this is a people-flow business and not a deal-flow business. I’ve always…
If you want to work as a VC later, become an advisor to startups now
For VC’s to take you seriously in their hiring process you need to have a relevant set of…
Your VC job hunt depends on one thing
Some people think the key to breaking into VC is getting a big break – getting one interview…
How to construct a venture capital investment thesis, Bill Gurley style
I get a ton of questions from venture capital job hunters about how to come up with investment ideas…
How to identify venture capital firms that may be hiring
It’s not always obvious which Venture Capital firms may be hiring. In just 2 and 1/2 minutes I’ll…
Joining a CFO’s team at a tech company: A path to a venture capital job or a road to nowhere?
A reader of my venture capital careers mailing list wrote to me with the question below. She’s an investment banker…
Venture Capital Job Hunting Workshop – August 20th in NYC
On August 20th I’m offering my popular VC Job Hunting Hacks workshop here in NYC. The last 3 times I held…