Venture capitalists' capital calls have picked up over the past four quarters.

With the S&P and NASDAQ hitting all-time highs, rumors are swirling about the comeback of the tech IPO.

While it’s not often discussed, it’s important to understand what role a Board of Directors plays in shaping the direction and success of a startup.

Since today is Thanksgiving, I thought reflecting on Charlie’s wisdom was a great way to give thanks and honor one of the greatest investors of all time.

To succeed in your fundraising efforts, it’s not just about finding investors. It’s also about managing the process.

I speak with founders all day long. After 20+ years of investing in & supporting founders and thinking about founders, the successful ones all hold similar, deeply rooted beliefs.

When raising your first venture fund, it’s important to understand that there are different categories of limited partners.

Contrary to popular belief, just having money to invest or a background in the finance world is not a prerequisite for raising a VC fund.

So you landed a first call with a prospect. Hooray. Everyone is excited. In this environment, getting a new customer on a call is hard. But you did it. You and the team succeeded in securing a discovery call.

Having an enemy creates a sense of purpose and drive. When you identify a bigger, more well-resourced rival, you will motivate the team to rally against it and find inspiration in being the underdog.