What Young CEOs Can Learn from VC Veterans and Vice-Versa
As with most relationships, the one between a venture capitalist and a CEO is, well, complicated. While the similarities between business and personal partnerships have not gone unnoticed—namely the need for communication, respect, trust, and shared vision—it’s also...
Not All VCs Are Created Rich
When we think of venture capitalists, we typically think of well-heeled entrepreneurs who have already made their fortunes sliding directly into the role of General Partner. Or we think of very wealthy people starting funds on their own. Of all the myths around...
Is Crowdfunding Set to Replace Venture Capital?
As the Internet continues to streamline the process of starting a business, opportunities for new entrepreneurs have multiplied. Of course, the rate of failure remains high, but the risks associated with financing a new business can now be spread out among an ever...
Venture Capital and Healthcare: Funding Wellness
The healthcare industry is one rife with dissatisfied customers, confusing paperwork, and uneven coverage. It’s also, for better or for worse, an unavoidable necessity. Taking these facts into consideration, it’s no surprise that venture capital firms are pouring...
4 Factors Entrepreneurs Should Consider When Seeking Out VC Funding
For young and hungry tech startups, it can seem like there is no downside to seeking out venture capital funding to help business operations find their footing and start to scale. And it can also seem like there is no shortage of funding available for the taking: in...
Shark Tank hits $100 million landmark
Eight seasons and over 350 on-air deals later, Shark Tank has finally surpassed a total investment outlay of more than $100 million. Although a serious landmark for the hit show that had slow beginnings, the information is slightly misleading. Yes, over $100 million...
VCs Go Green in 2017
Venture capitalists are no strangers to investing in green technologies. Environmentally friendly companies have received a steady flow of venture funds since 2006. But 2016 saw the fastest growth in venture-backed green tech in nine years and 2017 looks like it will...
What Venture Capitalists Can Expect in 2017
2017 promises to be a strong year for venture capital, surpassing the achievements and challenges of 2016. Although there is mixed opinion about whether 2016 was a great year or just a decent one, analysts agree that foundations laid last year will lead to an...
Larry Scheinfeld: How Will the New President Affect VC Investment?
The United States drives more than half of all venture capital investment in the world. As of Q3 2016, 54 percent of all venture-backed deals around the globe went to American companies. Moreover, 96 out 174 unicorns—private tech companies valued at $1 billion or more—are located in the U.S. Thus far, the election of Donald J. Trump has created economic uncertainty that could impact venture capital investment, but experts also point out that tech companies and venture capital thrive even in adverse conditions.
Larry Scheinfeld: How Augmented Reality Is Building Better Relationships — Even In Tech Culture
Augmented reality bridges the physical world with the digital by overlaying text and images onto real-world objects. People experience the augmentation through a smart device that is equipped with a camera or a video player and, often, a geo-location feature.
