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For founders and investors who want to know how we're cultivating a venture community: 1. Start with a "friends first, business second" culture. 2. Maintain intentional criteria on who can join. 3. Curate events and matchmaking to help people connect authentically. 4. Layer in edu curriculum and resources to support companies. 5. Establish partnerships with investor networks to co-host events, co-create content, and share investment opportunities. Read specifics in our new deck: https://lnkd.in/gcqebd7J Leave a comment: What do you think is a necessary ingredient for a venture community? 👇

Are you an Angel Investor Forum member? If so, don't miss our virtual pitch day event on 8/8, where 20+ companies will pitch their company to AIF for 3 minutes each. Yes, 3 minutes. This virtual pitch day event will allow AIF investors to get their eyes on many CT based start-ups and also promising start-ups from neighboring states. Don't miss this awesome opportunity! Are you interested in angel investing and want to learn more about joining AIF? As a member, you can take advantage of great events like this one. Learn more today.

Pre-SEED Founders - would you like to join me? My most favourite thing is meeting with founders and Capital Angel Network ‘s CANLABS is the one opportunity I have - now for a second year - to spend some consistent quality time together. Thank you for recharging my enthusiasm and for the trust to be a micro part of moving your ventures towards a successful raise. We're at APPLICATION count down and our Cohort is looking mighty!!!! If you're looking for investor decision insights and to focus on getting your raise into winning shape - take a peek. Link in comments

Dear Xoogler.co and Googler, founders and investors, Today, Oct 30, 6 - 7 pm PST We have another community learning session, where the members of our community will present on topics of interest that needed some deep dive, as we couldn't find readily available information on topics. - Rhandeev Singh will present on how VCs have changed and evolved their philosophy in the last 10+ years. - I will talk about how founders can do reverse due diligence on VC performance? Are VCs open or secretive about their performance? Who are the Top 10 global VCs? based on what metrics?  If you haven't registered yet, please use this link: https://lnkd.in/gmhZZnSg and I will forward the meeting info. Alex Sukhanov Christopher Fong

Rhandeev Singh just walked me through his presentation for our Early Stage Startup Investment and Fundraising today. It blew my highest expectations away! His presentation today will offer an objective in depth overview of how Andreessen Horowitz has shaped their investment philosophy (post the 2014 HBR article we discussed in one of our past sessions) and how they perform as a VC. Do not miss the session today. Rsvp here https://lnkd.in/gnGgXAns Christopher Fong Alex Sukhanov #Xoogler #Google #earlystage #earlystagestartups #earlystageinvesting

I'm not a VC or an angel, nor do I work at launchpad or exchange. But I do interact a lot with investors. It's part of my job: helping them find great projects and matching projects with the right investors. My team and I didn't reinvent the wheel when we decided to create the Monthly Investors Report. But it has definitely made life easier for us and our investors. The convenient format allows you to learn about the projects, view decks and related documents, and request intros immediately if a startup catches your interest. However, sometimes you can't see the wood for the trees, so feedback is always important. So, dear investor friends, here comes a question. In your opinion, how can we improve the doc? Shamelessly tagging my acquaintances Tatiana Hirschler Alberti, Stefan Piech, Sebastien Davies, Frederico K., Leo Sprueth, Jack Traube, Caleb Shack, Luca Daniel, Thomas J. White IV and Michael Kirillov — maybe you have something to comment on :) Link to the Report 🔎 https://lnkd.in/gTGgihcn

⏰ Last call, founders!  There are only a few hours left to apply to our Autumn Accelerator. 🍁 Do not miss the chance to get your first investment, consult your ideas with your dedicated buddy-mentor, learn more from expert mentors, expand your network and become part of a start-up community. 🚀    💜 We are looking forward to your application (link in the comment).   #aceon #aceonaccelerator #lastcall #apply #autumnaccelerator #techstartup

This week, #SwimmingWithAllocators welcomes Josh Porter, Co-Founder and General Partner at FirstLook Partners. Listen in on Josh's coverage of his strategy for FirstLook Partners, a hybrid fund of funds investing in smaller venture capital firms and software companies, and LA's evolving VC landscape spanning successful tech companies across various sectors like enterprise software, aerospace, and edtech. In discussion with Earnest Sweat and Alexa Binns, Josh also delves into the rise of hybrid fund models, sourcing new managers, criteria for manager selection, and challenges in decision-making. If you haven’t already, listen to the full episode here for insights on navigating the evolving VC landscape as an innovative fund of funds!

Happy Tuesday, Pygmalions! This week, let's explore the evolving landscape of pre-seed pitch decks in response to changing macro conditions. Insights from Dropbox DocSend’s "The Startup Fundraising Playbook" shed light on how investor scrutiny has shifted. 🔍 Deck Scrutiny: In 2023, venture capitalists spend less time on pitch decks, emphasizing the importance of quickly capturing attention. 📈 Prioritizing Profitability: There’s a stronger focus on long-term profitability. 📘 Effective Deck Structuring: Highlight product and business model details upfront for better impact. 🎯 Quality Over Quantity: The correlation between investor outreach volume and success is waning. 🔍 Uncovering Bias: Funding disparities persist along gender and racial lines. 💸 Investor of the Week: Fernando Rivera, Managing Partner at BuenTrip Ventures 👨🏽🚀 Founder of the Week: Vidit Gupta, CEO of Elevar Salud To read my insights, go to our newsletter!

Are you struggling to navigate the complex investor landscape? Unlock the secrets to securing funding for your social tech venture with our exclusive session with Katherine Marcham, Portfolio Manager at Social Tech Trust. Dive deep into the minds of potential investors, from individual backers to seasoned venture capitalists. Understand their perspectives, preferences, and what factors weigh in when evaluating social tech ventures. To learn more and RSVP, click here: