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The Startup Catwalk: On Ducks, Dicks, Decks and Pitches! startups venture capital Oct 05, 2024

This viewpoint is very opnionated and might only be suitable to an openminded audience willing to read between the lines and overlook the dramatic tone - which our content contributors have deemed ne...

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Decision Making in Venture Capital (VC) vs. Private Equity (PE) decision making private equity venture capital Oct 02, 2024

Decision-making in Venture Capital (VC) and Private Equity (PE) firms significantly diverges, reflecting their distinct investment strategies, risk appetites, and operational methodologies. Both field...

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Creating Quality Jobs: A Private Equity Trend job creation private equity upskilling Sep 29, 2024

Private equity (PE) is often viewed with skepticism, especially concerning its impact on job creation. Critics argue that PE firms prioritize profits over people, frequently leading to cost-cutting me...

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The Importance of Gemba Walks for Private Equity Leaders: Expanding Operational Insights gemba walk private equity Sep 28, 2024

Private equity (PE) has traditionally been seen as a white-collar, boardroom-focused industry where leaders and deal teams make strategic decisions from behind their desks. However, a transformative a...

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Who are more skilled: Startup Founders or VC Professionals? founders startups venture capital Sep 27, 2024

The debate over whether startup founders or venture capital (VC) professionals are more skilled or smarter is multifaceted, touching on various aspects of intelligence, expertise, and skills. Both gro...

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Reclaiming LinkedIn for Genuine Connections: The "UnLink the A-Hole Movement" fake leadership linkedin Sep 22, 2024

At VCII, we typically focus on formal discussions centered around business and personal growth, with an emphasis on value creation. Occasionally, however, our creative team proposes topics that deviat...

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Ask Vici - Podcast #1 "Introducing VCII" podcast vcii Sep 20, 2024
🎙️ Meet Vici: Your Friendly Knowledge Bot at VCII! 🎙️
In our first podcast episode, Vici is answering YOUR questions about VCII and sharing the key value and benefits we bring to the table. 

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Founders Salary: Balancing Compensation with Company Growth founder salary startups venture capital Sep 19, 2024

 

The question of how much founders should pay themselves is complex, especially when using investor funds. Venture capitalists (VCs) closely scrutinize founder salaries as signals of motivation and ...

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VC Term Sheets: Essential Clauses and Strategic Structuring for Success legal structuring term sheets venture capital Sep 17, 2024
 

Venture Capital (VC) term sheets are critical agreements that outline the terms of an investment in a startup. They set the stage for the relationship between founders and investors, defini

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A Primer on Valuation Methodologies in Venture Capital safe startup valuations vc valuations Sep 14, 2024

Valuing startups in venture capital (VC) involves blending art and science, relying on theoretical models and practical judgments. This guide explores various valuation methodologies relevant across g...

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The Future of Marketing: How AIM's 3Rs Elevate Marketing and Sales Funnels with AI ai in marketing aim framework chatgpt sales funnel Sep 11, 2024

 Traditional marketing and sales funnels have been the backbone of business strategies, guiding prospects from initial awareness to conversion and retention. However, as AI and other advanced technolo...

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The Market: Mark it, Size it, then Seize it! addressable market market sizing size framework Sep 09, 2024

 

Expanding your market share starts with accurately understanding and defining your market size. It’s not just about identifying opportunities but strategically positioning your business to capitali...

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Founder Mode: The Flight of the Unicarus (Unicorn + Icarus) founder mode paul graham startups unicarus Sep 06, 2024

The title "The Flight of Unicarus" is a metaphorical blend of "Unicorn" and "Icarus," symbolizing the dual nature of startups led by founders deeply involved in their companies. It reflects the high-f...

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Digital Wealth and Worth: From Crypto to CBDC bitcoin cgbd crypto defi Sep 03, 2024

As the digital revolution reshapes the financial landscape, two prominent forms of digital currency are vying for dominance: Cryptocurrencies an

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Spotting AI BS - Humans do it best! ai bullshit ethics innovation vcii Sep 02, 2024

In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence hype and facts, there’s one area where AI seems to get wrong - producing quality bullshit. AI BS is really bad at all levels. For a human u...

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