How To Introduce Yourself

VCs often ask entrepreneurs to tell them a little bit about their background.

When a VC asks this question they are looking for a high-level 30 second summary of your background. Start with your name and title in the company and then rattle off the…

Get The VC’s Attention: Use The Right Subject

When emailing an investor you should think of every word in the email as an opportunity to get your message across. One part of the email that is typically under utilized is the subject line. Great subject lines can peak the interest of not only the…

Venture Valuation Overview

There are lots of elements associated with a venture investment. However, the most prominent consideration is valuation. At the highest level there are three components in this calculation: pre-money valuation, new equity, and post-money valuation.

China: Final Thoughts

After a brief last minute shopping stint through Kowloon I headed to the airport to catch my flight back to NYC. As I took my seat on the luxurious Cathay Pacific flight amongst Chinese nationals decked out in high heels and freshly applied makeup, I had time to reflect on my new…

How To Interpret VC Response To Your Market Testing

This technique will enable you to get a sense for one investor’s interest level well before you go out to market to raise money, enabling you to better predict how much time to alot to the process.

China: Day 7

Most people that I know who went to China never escaped from the tourist bubble. Flight attendants cared for them in the air and tour guides shepherded them through the cities; they stayed on the paths that were carefully designed for them by travel companies to both satisfy tourist expectations and…

The Benefits Of Mission Statements: Communication

Entrepreneurs without good mission statements often find it difficult to explain what they are trying to do, making it more challenging for them to do business. This is either because they have not developed a coherent vision of their…

China: Day 11

The morning sunlight pushed thick humidity through my bedroom window, forcing me to appreciate the overcast weather that had dominated my stay in Hong Kong until today.

Hong Kong is a place where someone will return your wallet to you; I know because one of my tourist stops…