Why Founder-Led Sales is so powerful for startups

Why Founder-Led Sales is so powerful for startups

Founder-led companies outperform the rest. From Dropbox to Slack and Tesla, here's how founder-led sales give innovative companies a competitive edge.

Posted by Daniel Trujillo | November 1, 2024
Peter Livingston: From first hire at $4B IPO to investing $70M+ in 430+ startups

Peter Livingston: From first hire at $4B IPO to investing $70M+ in 430+ startups

This is episode 11 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Peter Livingston, founder of Unpopular Ventures, shares how his rolling fund and angel syndicate have invested $70M+ into 430+ startups globally. He dives into startup success, sector-agnostic investing, and the importance of trusting founders.

Posted by Harrison FaullPeter Livingston | October 29, 2024
Advisory Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders

Advisory Shares: A Guide for Startup Founders

In the tech startup sphere, advisory shares are a double-edged sword. Let's venture into the realm of startup advisory shares, addressing the whys, whos, and how muchs.

Posted by Shaun Gold | October 27, 2024
12 Best Startup Financial Model Templates [Free & Paid]

12 Best Startup Financial Model Templates [Free & Paid]

Need a financial model for your startup? Fear not. I have extensively compared the top 12 templates, free and paid, so you don't have to do it.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | October 22, 2024
How Much Should Startup Founders Pay Themselves [2024]

How Much Should Startup Founders Pay Themselves [2024]

Founder compensation is a tricky topic. How much are you supposed to pay yourself? What will your investors think? And are you even allowed to compensate yourself when your team is subsisting on cold pizza and borrowing the Wi-Fi from the nearest office? This article breaks down the many dimensions of the "tech founder salary".

Posted by Shaun Gold | October 22, 2024
How to pick the right fundraising advisor

How to pick the right fundraising advisor

Should you use an external advisor to help raise funds for your startup? In this post, I want to give you the playbook on working with a fundraising advisor: is it a good idea for you, how to pick the right one, and what you should expect?

Posted by Jonathan Hollis | October 18, 2024
Russ Shaw CBE - From Harvard to O2, Skype and nurturing London's Tech Scene

Russ Shaw CBE - From Harvard to O2, Skype and nurturing London's Tech Scene

This is episode 10 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Russ Shaw shares his journey from launching Skype’s mobile division to leading O2 as CMO, where he famously pulled Arsenal’s sponsorship. Now the founder of Tech London Advocates (10,000+ members), he discusses tech leadership, branding, and ecosystem growth.

Posted by Harrison FaullRuss Shaw | October 15, 2024
Why now is the time to invest in emerging markets

Why now is the time to invest in emerging markets

Emerging markets and developed markets have reached an inflection point like never before. And they’re heading in opposite directions. Now is the time for venture capitalists to invest in emerging markets.

Posted by Sahith Aula | October 14, 2024
Raising with SAFE

Raising with SAFE

The Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) is a popular financial instrument for startups who want to raise funds. This post will teach you the specifics of a SAFE, which is more complex that the name suggests.

Posted by Côme Laffay | October 14, 2024