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It’s the Culture, Stupid
Often, the founders project their own values on the company, shaping the culture. Many successful CEOs consider culture as the number one risk to their startups. Learn why it's important and what you can do to shape you company's culture.
Fundraising Recommendations for Startups (Part I)
I've been contacted by several members the VC Cafe Network on LinkedIn who are asking for assistance in fundraising for a web startup or a mobile app. I'm writing today to share my recommendations with all who have enquired, and with the broader group of VC Cafe readers.
BillGuard – Fends Off VCs in $10M Series B Round
BillGuard has raised $10 Million in their Series B round of financing. Investors include bigtime funds like Khosla Ventures, Peter Thiel's Founder's Fund, Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors; previous investors Bessemer Venture Partners and IA Ventures also contributed to this round
Does Entrepreneurship Age Like Wine? [guest post]
But what about entrepreneurs? Do they turn to vinegar with age? The answer would be a big yes if you follow the common Valley myth which goes something like: if you do not make it by the time you are thirty you are probably not going to make it at all. Followed by the usual suspects list of Gates, Zuckerberg, Mason and others.
Peter Thiel gambles on the next internet hit – Israel’s Hooja
Peter Thiel knows a thing or two about consumer internet. After all, he’s a PayPal cofounder, one of…