Get Real: Venture Capitalists Are Awesome
Yeah, yeah. You've heard why VCs are awful, greedy people. But, really, when you think about it, they aren't that bad. Read more
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Recent Venture Capital Articles
8 Ways to Woo a VC
Time to take your business to the next level? Here's how to land the cash to do it. Read more
Building Your Company's "Why"
I've long told entrepreneurs that if the "why" of their venture is big enough, they'll figure out the "how." Read more
Video Start-up's Fast Track to Growth
Kaltura, a New York-based video software platform, just raised $25 million in Series D funding. It's on target to become the next billion-dollar video company. Read more
Suster Blasts 'Entrepreneurshit,' But Still Misses the Game
Former entrepreneur Mark Suster drops a much-deserved bomb on those who glamorize start-ups. But even he wouldn't mind another go. Read more
4 Tips for Pitching Your Business in 2 Minutes
Need to improve your two-minute investor pitch? Here are tips to hone your pitch and get the next meeting. Read more
What Investors Need to Hear from You 
NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on the start-up metrics that savvy investors watch most closely. Watch video
If You Don't Dream, Nothing Happens
"If you set seemingly impossible challenges," says Sir Richard Branson, "you make what people believed impossible possible." Watch video
How to Sell Investors Your Dream
NYC TechStars managing director David Tisch on how to make an effective case for getting funded. Watch video
Does Silicon Valley Have an Idea Problem?
With so many big problems in need of solving--think healthcare, education, transportation--why are so many start-ups focused on "me-too" ideas? Read more
Medication Goes Digital
A digital pill that helps patients and caregivers monitor dosages. Read more
Coming Soon: The New All-You-Can-Fly Airline
Starting an airline is tough, but Surf Air just might have what it takes. Read more
What VCs Really Care About
New research offers insights into how venture capitalists make funding decisions. Read more
Why Is VC Hot About Underwear?
Premium underwear retailer Flint and Tinder just raised $850,000 of venture funding. Find out why venture capitalists are dropping their drawers over this st... Read more
How to Make Yourself Into CEO Material
Venture capitalist Ben Horowitz argues that CEOs are made, not born. Here's how he thinks you can hone your entrepreneurial skill set. Read more
6 Numbers You Must Crunch to Win Capital
Looking to raise money? Here's exactly what you need to ask yourself before you try to win capital. Read more
3 Reasons to Take Outside Funding
Venture Capital firms and private equity funds have more to offer than money. Here are three ways these institutions can help your business. Read more
Examining the Thiel Fellowship: Is It Worthwhile?
The Thiel Fellowship is looking for its next batch of 24 college students to pay $100,000 to drop out of college. But has the model been a success? Read more
The Best Place to Find Venture Investment
Inc. 5000 companies are better suited than VCs or angel investors to provide money and the skill necessary for establishing your start-up. Read more
Beware the VC Fad Factor
An annual ranking of top start-ups suggests VC funding and success go hand in hand. That's one huge mistake you don't want to make. Read more
Entrepreneur Ben Lerer: 'I Realized I Had Been Going to Work the Wrong Way'
When his father, Ken Lerer, sold The Huffington Post, Ben Lerer realized it's not all about the exit. Watch video
Is Your Company Suffering From Short-Term-itis?
Managing partner of Satori Capital Sunny Vanderbeck says an overemphasis on short-term results can cause relationships with key stakeholders to erode in a bu... Read more
How to Identify Your Target Customers
The clock is ticking on our 20-minute business model. Today's task: Describing potential customers for the new business - in five minutes or less. Read more
Steve Case: IPOs Are Good for You
The founder of AOL makes a good case for why an IPO is often the best exit strategy for a company's founder. But Case has his reasons, and they may not be yo... Read more
Sometimes, You Need Millions of Dollars to Grow a Start-up
In 2009, in order to build her organic baby food company, Shazi Visram raised $11 million--fast. Last year, HappyFamily Brands's sales hit $35 million. Watch video
Most Important Rule in VC Negotiations
Negotiating with potential investors is never easy. Here's one option you never want to take off the table. Read more
Does Google Ventures 'Lowball' Start-ups? Kevin Rose Responds
Last week, Y Combinator's founder argued that Google suckers start-ups into bad deals. Google Ventures partner Kevin Rose responds. Read more
Nitty Gritty Advice on Raising Venture Capital
Does your big business idea need investment to realize its potential? Entrepreneurs who have been through the process of raising money have practical tips--a... Read more
What's the ROI on Your Company?
Before you approach an investor to fund your growth strategy, make sure you are able to articulate what they will receive in return. Read more
2 Reasons to Avoid Venture Capital
Many growth company CEOs believe they need to raise venture capital to achieve success. Here are two reasons to reconsider. Read more
Choosing the Right VC is More Important Than Any Hire You'll Ever Make
Puretech Ventures' David Steinberg talks about building a successful partnership with a VC firm. Read more
Financing Tricks from Inc. 500 Companies
Most of the rapidly growing private companies in this year's Inc. 500 funded their growth through personal savings and cash flow. Here's how. Read more
VCs' Nastiest Interview Trick
Most of the entrepreneurs I meet will walk right into this one. Here's how to be prepared. Read more
Presentation Pizzazz: Keep Your Audience's Attention
Presentations don't have to be boring. Advice from David Tisch, managing director of TechStars, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Inside Thrillist's Grand Plan For Growth
Ben Lerer and Adam Rich's dude-centric e-commerce and newsletter company brought in $32 million last year, so what's the deal, man, with the new $13 million ... Read more
