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Is the Venture Capital Model Broken?

January 15, 2009

Lots of people are asking this question: Is the VC model broken?
It’s an important question, regardless of what you believe, because it creates debate and change. Few things ever stay the same, and the VC model is no different. And without a doubt, I believe the VC model and startup investment in general will undergo [...]

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8 Tips for Successful Venture Capital Meetings

December 9, 2008

Having recently participated in Montreal Startup’s first workshop day for the companies it has invested in, I wanted to share some of the input I provided. The Montreal Startup guys asked me to sit on a panel with serial entrepreneur, Frederic Lalonde and equally-experienced entrepreneur (and ex-VC) Marc Gingras. The panel was moderated by Mark [...]

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Are Strategic Investors More Important in a Downturn Economy?

October 26, 2008

First, let’s define a strategic investment. A strategic investment is one that’s made most often by a company in your industry, and in some cases a competitor. I don’t think most startups look at strategic investment opportunities – they pursue angel and VC investors first – but in a downturn economy, do strategic investors become [...]

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5 Quick Tips on Pitching Angel Investors and Venture Capitalists

May 14, 2008

Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of pitching to investors, including angel investors and venture capitalists. It’s a fact of life when you run a venture-backed startup. It’s one of those things that no one ever tells you about raising money — once you start, you never stop.
It will take on average 4-6 months [...]

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