Mastering the VC game
by Jeffrey Bussgang · first published 2010
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Entrepreneurs who dream of building the next Amazon, Facebook, or Google have the opportunity to take advantage of one of the most powerful economic engines the world has ever known: venture capital. To do that, you need to woo, impress, and persuade venture capitalists to back your endeavor. That task alone is a challenge. But finding and choosing the right investor can be harder still. Even if you manage to get backing, you want your VC to be a partner, not some dictator who will undermine your vision and take control of your life's work. Jeffrey Bussgang is one of a very few people who have
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on “Ask HN: Book about startups?” ↗…Approach with caution. - A clear, succinct, well-designed deck does make a difference. - Talk to your users. How do they use your product? How often? Include this in your deck. - Venture Deals and Mastering the VC Game are helpful books - Read early slide decks of now successful companies. Many are available online (e.g. Airbnb). - Warm intros help. If you know someone who knows a VC and can intro you, ask! - Different…
on “Ask HN: What's your advice for someone who's raising capital for the first time?” ↗The financial anatomy of VC firms came as a surprise. It wasn't till I read "mastering the vc game"# that I understood how fucked things are. The strucure breeds mediocrity and the culture that founders hate. Unfortunately, the people that need convincing are investors in VC firms. Bad returns are…
on “Chris Dixon: Things I'd do if I ran a big VC firm” ↗