Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
Newest VCs: 7-Eleven, Vitamin Shoppe, JetBlue
Airways launch venture operations
Looking for a one-stop shop for slurpees and early stage
investment? Corporations that set up venture capital arms offer
brand recognition and market access, but they come with specific,
strong interests that may not align with those of founders.
How Startups In Hypergrowth Mode Can Tackle
Diversity Before It's A Problem
Diversity (or its absence) has increasingly been a spotlight
issue for large and prominent organizations. Here is a take on how
meaningful diversity at a company's early stages can help the
company to remain diverse as it grows.
Convertible Note Pricing Could Get Uglier
In light of expectations that startup valuations may decrease,
now is the time to understand how notes will convert during a new
financing round. Those pursuing convertible note financings should
make sure they understand the conversion mechanism from the outset.
(We blogged about convertible notes
recently.)
Why entrepreneurs still bolt from Boston
Boston is a leading startup hub, but sees many of its
entrepreneurs move to the West Coast. See the following
article—are the two related?
Silicon Valley Keeps Winning Because Non-Competes
Limit Innovation
"Human capital in California does whatever the hell it
wants." This article points to California's non-compete
curbs as a key ingredient in the success of Silicon Valley.
Founders in all jurisdictions should be aware of the limits on
non-compete clauses, and should focus on the implications for their
company in addition to the implications for employees.
Links compiled by John Wagner.
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