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April 24, 2024
Mark Flickinger
Private Capital Fundamentals: How and Why Co-investments Work
Understand the role that VC co-investments play in supporting startup growth and wealth-building for investors by balancing binary risk and reward inside a private capital fund structure.
April 22, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
Podcast Episode: Building the Sales Team from the Ground Up
Making the first sales hire is pivotal for early-stage startups. John O'Brien shares how to identify, recruit, and hire the most appropriate candidate by understanding the company's current stage and objectives for the role.
April 11, 2024
Austin Poole
Rethinking Investment Timelines: A Path to Enduring Value Creation
This article considers the nuanced relationship between private equity and healthcare and strategies for long-term investment success as a model that applies to multiple sectors.
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April 10, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
Podcast Episode: The 7 Characteristics of a Competitive and Scalable Startup Team
Gain effective recruitment, team building, and growth strategies for startup success techniques on this Extraordinary Pursuits podcast episode with DNA Partners.
April 5, 2024
Mark Buffington
MB on VC: The Books that Shaped my Investing Philosophy and a Tribute to Charlie Munger
Get the books and theories that shaped Mark Buffington’s philosophy on investing, and learn why Charlie Munger is a central figure for BIP Ventures.
March 6, 2024
Mark Buffington
MB on VC: Why Permanent Capital Funds are a Choice Alternative for Founders and Investors
Explore how Permanent Capital Funds, like BIP Ventures' Evergreen BDC, offer a sustainable investment strategy for founders and investors seeking long-term growth and stability.
March 5, 2024
John Harris
From Peloton to Programming: Adapting Power Zone Training Principles for Agile Development
The concept of Power Zone training from Peloton offers a useful guide for understanding how to manage team capacity and output during agile technology sprints.
February 14, 2024
Mark Buffington
MB on VC: The Uncapped Power of Fat Right Tails
Learn how a "fat right tail" VC investing strategy fuels outsized returns & drives positive change by betting on innovation and positive disruption.
February 6, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
The 3 Essential "Ps" of Branding for Startups: Positioning, Purpose, and Personality
Discover the 3 essential "Ps" of branding for startups: Positioning, Purpose, and Personality—key pillars for building a strong, complete brand identity.
January 24, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
2023 Venture Capital Investment Trends: U.S. and Southeast Spotlight
2023 data and insights into the U.S. and Southeast venture capital trends, focusing on deal counts, dollars, and sector performance. Sources include CB Insights and PitchBook. The report offers expectations for 2024 trends.
January 17, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
How do VCs Use the Tranche Approach to Balance Risks, Relationships, and Rewards?
Explore how Venture Capital firms use a tranche approach to allocating startup capital to manage risk and foster relationships and healthy investment outcomes.
January 9, 2024
Rachelle Kuramoto
Can 2024 Be Our "Annus Mirabilis"? Inspiration from History's Miracle Years and Words of Wisdom to Build on
Stories of "Annus Mirabilis" on through history and 24 pieces of wisdom and insight to help investors and founders breakthrough in 2024.
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