Secrets of Sand Hill Road

Autori

• Scott Kupor

Parametri

• 320 pagine
• 12 ore di lettura

• Business & Management
• Commercio
• Economia
• Saggistica
• Tecnologia & Ingegneria

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What are venture capitalists really saying about your startup? Understanding their perspective is crucial for influencing that conversation. Sand Hill Road is the heart of Silicon Valley's wealth generation, home to top VC firms like Andreessen Horowitz, where Scott Kupor serves as managing partner. Whether launching a new venture or scaling an existing one, grasping VC thought processes is essential. Kupor reveals how VCs determine investment decisions and how entrepreneurs can secure advantageous deals and foster strong relationships with them. Key insights include: why VCs often invest in only one startup per category, the importance of storytelling in fundraising, strategies for navigating "down rounds" when valuations drop, managing VC involvement in daily operations, and the necessity of building relationships with potential acquirers early on. With Kupor's firsthand experiences and practical advice, this guide equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge needed to elevate their startups to the next level.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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