Finance
The Backend-Loaded Nature of Startup Value Creation
Recently, I saw a headline in The Wall Street Journal that said, “$3.6 Million an Hour and Other Ways to…
Should I raise money or keep bootstrapping?
Another common Office Hours question we get is should I fundraise or keep bootstrapping?
15 Angel Investments and All Failures
Last week, I gave a talk at a conference. After the event, a gentleman came up to me and started…
5 Money Lessons I Teach My Kids as a VC Mom!
Like I’ve said before, I’m a parenting expert 😂
Seven Reasons SaaS Valuations Are Crumbling in the Age of AI
One of the most talked-about trends right now is the rapid decline in software-as-a-service valuations. Public markets in the sector…
The Real Threat to SaaS Valuations Isn’t AI—It’s a Million New Startups
Software-as-a-service valuations have been in the doldrums for several years. After the peak hype of 2020–2021 and the COVID-fueled pull-forward…
Where to Start Evaluating an Angel Investment
Last week, a friend reached out asking for help evaluating a startup investment from the perspective of someone who hadn’t…
From Grow, Grow, Grow to Grow, Margin, Burn
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk with a successful tech entrepreneur about his journey. Deep into the conversation,…