The WSJ today published an article called “Drop in Tech Stocks Hits Startup Funding” (more here). The piece outlined how the NASDAQ correction is in turn affecting VCs and angels. I’m not a pro at the public markets and its ripple effects, but I do feel strongly about this: time horizon really matters. If your
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Passover & ‘There’s More to Do’
I am sick as a dog today, but I wanted to write about Passover. Whether you’re Jewish or not, I think it’s immensely important that everyone remember that freedom isn’t free (I blogged last year about Passover here and here). And, our ancestors had to endure a great deal for us to be here, whilst
College Admissions
Eric’s oldest child has been accepted to many awesome colleges. It’s a happy time for them. Also, some of my children are in high school, and so, the reality of college admissions is increasingly getting closer. Those children are currently deciding what courses to take next year. One has been asking me for advice and
Leo Koenig on ‘Thriving as a CEO’
Through TechStars Boston, I’ve met up a few times with entrepreneur Leo Koenig of KinematIQ. Each time, I’ve been struck by how thoughtful he is about business in general, and, moreover, how he handles the ups and down of being a founder. I increasingly receive questions from founders, asking me about how to deal with
The Venture Capital Funnel
Our VC firm’s tagline is “Venture Builders.” As Eric often says, our Mission is about helping entrepreneurs create real businesses, not just products. The are many ways through which to make money in venture capital. One is “venture banking” where you initiate a new investment starting in later-stage rounds, once a company already has scaling
The Key in a Marriage
I am privileged in my job to have authentic discussions with many people. Recently, an entrepreneur mentioned how difficult his marriage has been. He thought a separation would be best. He has been married over 20 years and is finding it difficult to persevere. He and his wife are in a state of “gridlock” (about which