What are the best books / resources on venture capital? 💰

Question

I'm starting my own company and don't have any experience talking to VCs or negotiating co-founder equity. What books or other resources would you recommend?

Michael Deng · Accepted Answer

This is a very useful book for learning about venture capital as an aspiring entrepreneur!

Saul Fleischman · Answer

I've read it twice, it's the bible. Better yet, take the free VD course. https://kfatechstars.novoed.com/kfa-venture-deals-fall17 < this is in progress, but they repeat it.

Ross Rojek · Answer

Great book, lots of good examples, and easy to read and use.

I interviewed the authors (Evan Baehr and Evan Loomis) for my Startup Book Buzz podcast here if you're interested in some more info.

http://startupbookbuzz.podbean.com/e/evan-baehr-evan-loomis/

Mohammed Rafy · Answer

One of the successful Silicon Vally investor Jason Calacanis shares his experience in the book.

Answer

Get in the correct mindset and play the game right. Goes into the real and primal reasons investors fund companies.

SilverSurfer · Answer

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