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How to Get the Most Out of SXSW as a Founder

How to Get the Most Out of SXSW as a Founder

South by Southwest is an opportunity to engage with the global startup ecosystem. Every year Austin’s most popular festival serves as a chance to meet and connect with founders, learn about industry trends, and share our point of view with a new (and often global)...

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Applying the Goldilocks Principle to Startup Valuations

Applying the Goldilocks Principle to Startup Valuations

As a founder, you may think that startup valuation is only something that investors consider when deciding whether to take the leap with your company or not. But this isn’t the case — startup valuation is important for founders too. In fact, the valuation of your...

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Technical Debt Ceiling

Technical Debt Ceiling

The US Congress and the White House are engaging in a historic debate over the federal debt ceiling. All problems tend to be accumulated over time; the longtime negligence and lack of action because of political inconvenience are the reasons for the current Federal...

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Ben-Hur’s Chariot Race and Software Development

Ben-Hur’s Chariot Race and Software Development 

Long before the NASCAR, there was the chariot race in ancient Rome depicted in the movie Ben-Hur. Before he won the incredible race, Judah Ben-Hur already had keen eyes for all the fine Arabian horses he got from the original owner. He told the Sheik:  “Your horses...

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What We Look for When Investing in Startups

What We Look for When Investing in Startups

We consider ourselves a unique VC firm, not only in terms of how we approach funding (with a capital efficiency mindset), but in how we approach the entire journey when building a B2B SaaS or Enterprise Software company. We don’t invest in founders and leave them to...

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