When it comes to raising capital, too many startup founders chase investors before building something worth investing in. I've been on both sides of the conversation, as an entrepreneur raising funds ...

A conversation with Stanford GSB professor Ilya Strebulaev on embracing disagreement. Venture capital firms notoriously embrace risk and take big swings, hoping that one startup will become a monster ...

Being a successful venture capitalist isn’t just about making investments. It’s also about serving on boards of the companies you invest in. Yet the majority of venture education focuses on the first ...

Great ideas from dedicated teams can find solutions, yet breakthroughs can fail due to the one resource needed to propel growth: money. A high valuation may feel like a win, but it can set unrealistic ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- Venture capitalists began making money again in 2003, ending a nearly three-year losing streak triggered by the dot-com collapse. Lifted by a resurgent stock market, venture capital ...

When people think of how early-stage companies finance their initial growth, venture capital and private equity are often the first things that come to mind. Growth in venture debt have become ...

From gaining early traction to strengthening your team and digital presence, here are the real-world steps founders must take to become truly investable. Don’t chase investors before building ...