Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
How to articulate your technology to investors and
customers
Consider these tips when explaining your technology to investors
and customers to maximize the efficiency of these
interactions.
Running Great Startup Board Meetings
This article provides a guide to help founders prepare for board
meetings and make the most of the founders' relationship with
their company's board.
Why You Should Reference Check Potential Investors
Like Employees
Before entering into a long-term relationship with your investors,
make sure you've done your homework. This article highlights
two important aspects of the future relationship to consider.
Setting Funds on Fire: How and Why Most Startups
Waste Their First Round of Investment
Once you've secured your first round of investment, the next
step is to spend that cash wisely. Avoid the common pitfalls
detailed by this author, who is a seasoned entrepreneur
himself.
VCs invested the most capital in 2017 since the
dotcom era
A look back on the VC environment in 2017, compliments of
VentureBeat. Invested capital and deal size increased
while the number of deals closed decreased year over
year.
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