What investors look for in startups 📊🔑
This week at TechCrunch Disrupt ambitious startups took the stage and shared their vision of changing the world™. Meanwhile, potential investors care about a variety of things, like genius, courage, and using tabs over spaces. As well as...
Dave McClure reveals the metrics he looks for at the seed stage
Aileen Lee on growth you need for your pitch to stand above the rest
Robert Herjavec on his top 3 attributes when deciding to invest
Lauren Kolodny cares most about these qualities in foundersÂ
Mark Suster has advice for startups raising money in this day
For more, read our new Medium post on what investors look for when evaluating a startup, and Startup Metrics: Which Ones Matter Most. 💸
Dave McClure reveals the metrics he looks for at the seed stage
Aileen Lee on growth you need for your pitch to stand above the rest
Robert Herjavec on his top 3 attributes when deciding to invest
Lauren Kolodny cares most about these qualities in foundersÂ
Mark Suster has advice for startups raising money in this day
For more, read our new Medium post on what investors look for when evaluating a startup, and Startup Metrics: Which Ones Matter Most. 💸
Highlight
Elon Musk joins Sam Altman in YC's latest episode of How to Build the Future. Listen/Watch.
The previous 2 episodes include Jessica Livingston and Mark Zuckerberg. Also, congrats to Michael Seibel on becoming the new CEO of Y Combinator! 👏
The previous 2 episodes include Jessica Livingston and Mark Zuckerberg. Also, congrats to Michael Seibel on becoming the new CEO of Y Combinator! 👏
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