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Venture Upward

A field guide for surviving, getting ahead, and succeeding as a venture capitalist.

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Tuesday, 11 August 2026

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The Blue Note

Venture Capital & Startups

Tuesday, 9 June 2026

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The Disruptors' Blind Spot

Monday, 8 June 2026

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The Three Mistakes

Tuesday, 18 November 2025

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Enjoy the Journey

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

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Start Your Own Firm Now

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

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Trust

Tuesday, 6 May 2025

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Getting Passed

Tuesday, 1 April 2025

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The Four S’s of VC

Tuesday, 4 February 2025

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Blurred Lines

Monday, 16 December 2024

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The Power of Compounding

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

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Demystify the Legalese

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

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Building a Body of Work: Beyond the Track Record

Tuesday, 6 August 2024

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Playing Offense vs. Defense

Tuesday, 16 July 2024

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Lessons from VC Exits (Part I)

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

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Always Leave them Wanting Your Money

Tuesday, 9 April 2024

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'Supercharge' your VC firm

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

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Valuation Matters

Tuesday, 27 February 2024

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Chasing Markups: Illusions of Success

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

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Rethinking Follow-On Conventional Wisdom

Tuesday, 9 January 2024

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The Seven Immutable Rules of VC Compensation

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

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Three Years of Venture Upward

Tuesday, 5 December 2023

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The Waiting Game

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

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Avoiding Cynicism

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

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You're Only as Good as Your Most Recent Deal

The Art of Asking

Tuesday, 10 October 2023

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From Dojo to Deal Flow

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

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Sailing Through the VC Industry's Rough Seas

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

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Your Next Check Matters More than Your First

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

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Time Kills All Deals

Monday, 10 July 2023

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Angel Investing: Start with a Plan

Wednesday, 31 May 2023

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Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands

Tuesday, 2 May 2023

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Truly Feeling the Power Law

Wednesday, 5 April 2023

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The SVB Failure Test

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

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Who Moved My Venture Cheese?

Tuesday, 24 January 2023

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Reflecting on My Investment Mistakes

Tuesday, 10 January 2023

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The Role of Diligence

Tuesday, 13 December 2022

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Venture Language that I Choose to Use (and Not to Use)

Tuesday, 15 November 2022

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Deliberate Practices

Tuesday, 4 October 2022

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The Trough of Disillusionment

Tuesday, 20 September 2022

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