“What percentage of your investments have raised legitimate follow on rounds?” Entrepreneurs have become a lot more savvy …
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One of the best pieces of advice I received when I moved into the venture world was to surround myself with a group of mentors …
Read MoreWhen I first started this blog, the intention was to detail my own path into VC and be a resource for other aspiring investors …
Read Morewas honored when Harry Stebbings, founder of the 20 Minute VC asked me to be a guest on his show. He’s had a number of my close friends …
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Read More@EzraMoGee at Atomico in London. Any advice on how to kill it in my internship?
— Mollie Amkraut (@Mamkraut) June 26, 2015
Stupid is as stupid does.- Tom Hanks, “Forest Gump,” 1994
Nearly every VC firm in today’s market is focused on showcasing …
Read MoreThis past weekend, I had the opportunity to give a 30 minute talk at The North American Bitcoin Conference in Chicago about my thoughts …
Read MoreI’ve been an avid baseball player ever since I was 5 or 6 in little league, all the way through Varsity in High School. Over the course of my “career” …
Read MoreBeing authentic is difficult – for anyone and in any role. It is especially true as an enterprising person in any industry surrounded by strong …
Read MoreWhen you consider breaking into the Venture Capital world, in addition to the major wildcards of actually finding a position, there is an additional …
Read MoreThe problem with Venture Capital is that it's a hard industry to find training. In general there are two approaches on being a successful VC investor: …
Read MoreLet me ask you a question. If you were applying to a job - which is intrinsically about standing out as optimal for a given role …
Read MoreWhen I started interning at I2A Fund in the Spring of 2012, I tried to take on as much responsibility as possible. I've done a lot of menial tasks …
Read MoreAs someone who reviews a minimum of ten pitch decks and intro/cover letters per week, I have learned to appreciate the impact of …
Read Morehave been blown away by the kindness total strangers have shown me, responding to my notes, even interviewing me, all after a cold e-mail. For sure, there is no substitute …
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