Promoting Diversity on Startup Boards
Founders have a responsibility to their investors to try and create the best outcome. Having diverse board members makes fiduciary sense because companies where boards
Managing Risk in a “Risky” Environment
Venture investing has always been based on a healthy understanding of and appetite for risk. Even during the long bull expansion that ended in the
How to be an Ally in a Diverse Community (part 2)
With the pandemic and the uprisings profoundly affecting minority communities across the country, people go to work everyday and may have no idea that their
Only Justice Will Heal Our Wounds
This pandemic is a kaleidoscope of images, a swirl of feelings for many of us, especially among people of color who, according to ABC News,
Seed Stage Misconceptions
As an early stage investment firm, we’ve encountered even sophisticated limited partners who have common misconceptions about seed stage. Those misconceptions can lead to investing
Diversity is Profitable
Diversity is the trendy buzz word for “the right thing” to do, but investors and founders still tend to put it low on a list
Working Moms Battle Dual Bias
Entrepreneurial moms must often earn credits While female founders may be forced to overcome stereotypes to win the respect and trust of investors, customers and sometimes
Revenue Velocity
Founders can ramp up the speed of their revenue As an early attorney at Google, I found the length of new business contracts was slowing
Vague “Asks” Are a Time Suck
Poor Queries Can Hurt the Requester Requesting introductions from the well-connected is a great way to expand your professional network. But frequently such requests are
How to be an ally in a diverse community
Listen and go slowly Diversity of perspectives, life experiences, and training can help propel organizations to greater success. But what about aspects of diversity where
