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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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Cognitive Biases, Data and Decision Making

Cognitive Biases, Data and Decision Making

— The Art and Science of Decision-Making for Entrepreneurs Yogi Berra once famously quipped, "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." As perplexing as this advice may initially seem, it serves as a fitting reminder of the many decisions we face throughout our...

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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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Why Did We Launch Studios?

Why Did We Launch Studios?

Founders who are looking for more than just a VC fund have come to the right place. At Golden Section, we’re not only interested in offering funding and leaving you to navigate the turbulent waters of the B2B SaaS world. We’re interested in becoming growth partners on...

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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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