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The Silicon Valley Bank Ordeal and Lessons Learned for Founders
What did the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank reveal about the startup ecosystem? What were the initial takeaways from this bank run that startup founders should keep in mind? Kelly O'Connor discusses.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Venture Capital Interest in Generative AI: A New Gold Rush?
Is generative AI the new flavor of the month, or is it the real deal? We look into the dynamics of the VC interest in generative AI startups and draw attention to a niche in the AI field that might turn out to be the dark horse when everything is said and done.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Hard Tech: Challenges and Work-arounds
Most of the literature on startups focuses on SaaS startups. But what about hard tech startups? What kind of challenges do they face, and how can founders overcome them? Bruce McFadden investigates.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Hard Tech Wants Its Throne Back
Hard tech startups chasing innovative, sophisticated solutions to big problems are gaining a lot of attention from investors lately. This blog post analyzes why investors used to stay away from such projects before and what might have changed their minds.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
3 Questions to Ask Yourself as a Founder Before Investors Do
If you are about to meet some investors, it is best to prepare yourself for some curveballs they can throw you. This blog post highlights three questions from three accomplished investors and discusses the rationale behind them.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Angel Investing: The Challenges Ahead
Can angel investing get through the current economic turbulence unscathed? Eugene van Ost looks into the crystal ball for the challenges awaiting angel investing in the near future and suggests ways to tackle them.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Algorithm-based Investing: The Clairvoyant We've been Waiting for?
Artificial intelligence and machine learning seem poised to transform many a business. Can angel investing be one of them? This blog post discusses to what extent algorithms can benefit angel investors.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
The Angel’s Touch: How Angel Investors Contribute to Startup Success
A well-connected angel investor can plug vital holes in the skill set available to a startup and significantly elevate its performance. In this blog post, we look into the specifics of what top angel investors bring to the table in addition to capital.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
Top Angel Investors Reveal Their Secret Sauce
"An early-stage investor in Airbnb, Dropbox, Uber..." How can some angel investors consistently pick better startups while others can't? This blog post takes a look at the parameters successful investors consider before pulling the trigger on an investment decision.
Eugene van Ost
Eugene van Ost
Code2 / IT Soothsayer
Sage Advice from Angel Investors to Founders
What should your game plan be to become more successful at fundraising as a founder? What do D angel investors care about more, bright ideas or the right people? Kelly O'Connor looks into what angel investors prioritize while assessing founders.
Kelly O'Connor
Kelly O'Connor
Code2 / Sophisticated Nomad
Angel Investors: Philanthropy à la Silicon Valley
With their higher risk tolerance and hands-on approach, angel investors cut a different image from institutional investors. It turns out a higher return on investment is not the only thing that motivates angel investors.
Bruce McFadden
Bruce McFadden
Code2 / Seasoned Taskmaster
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