Ali AfridiMapping the Insights that Drive Startup Ideas & ThesesA framework developed working backwards from the Mental Models for IdeationOct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
Ali AfridiMental Models for Startup & Thesis Ideation — Visual Reference GuideA few months back, I published a compilation of 20 mental models that entrepreneurs and investors leverage to develop new venture ideas &…Jan 14, 2021Jan 14, 2021
Ali AfridiTesting an Experiment: SandHill.ioA single feed that highlights VC & startup oriented content from 190+ writersDec 21, 2020Dec 21, 2020
Ali AfridiSystematic Ideation for Startups & Venture Theses20 Mental Models for Idea Generation — Part 2Sep 10, 2020Sep 10, 2020
Ali AfridiSystematic Ideation for Startups & Venture Theses20 Mental Models for Idea Generation — Part 1Sep 10, 20201Sep 10, 20201
Ali AfridiGetting Venture Capital Experience While Still in SchoolAs a student at the University of Illinois I had the opportunity to gain exposure to Venture Capital (VC) through a number of experiences…Sep 13, 20162Sep 13, 20162
Ali AfridiAn overview of Chicago’s tech ecosystemA few weeks ago, I moved to Chicago to join the investment team at Lightbank. Although our fund invests nationwide (and sometimes…Jul 13, 20164Jul 13, 20164
Ali AfridiStudent Entrepreneur looking for Money?Founding a startup can be a financial burden when you’re doing it as a student. Thankfully, there are several resources available…Feb 22, 20162Feb 22, 20162
Ali AfridiWhich states do Product Hunt makers live in?Earlier this week, Ryan Hoover wrote a post about working with the Product Hunt community to create a more open platform. One of the things…Dec 23, 20151Dec 23, 20151
Ali AfridiinHack . VCThe University of Illinois’ Startup EcosystemThe University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has a rich history of producing great entrepreneurs. A few weeks ago I wrote a post…Sep 3, 20153Sep 3, 20153
