Elaine SteadTotal ControlI bet it’s impossible to read that title and not think of the Motels song. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you are probably…6d ago6d ago
Elaine SteadSealioningI love the evolution of language. How words that once meant something 50 years ago, evolve and are repurposed to be generally accepted by…Aug 28Aug 28
Elaine SteadWhy Your PreSeed SAFE Note Val Cap is ‘Low’ and Why You Want it to BeOne of the most difficult early conversations as a venture capitalist, especially a super early stage investor, is around valuation or…Aug 21Aug 21
Elaine SteadDecision VelocityOver my career, I have traversed academia, entrepreneurship and industry. And they are all very different beasts. The engine behind…Aug 15Aug 15
Elaine SteadDonald Trump Is Not The ProblemSure, I cant believe I wrote that either. But here we are. Oh how I long to live in uninteresting times……Jul 162Jul 162
Elaine SteadThe Womanhood HandicapThis is a bit of a rant about the neverending merry go round nature has bestowed on us as women. If as men, this sort of thing triggers you…Jun 261Jun 261
Elaine SteadThe Lion’s Den“Having escaped the lion’s den, Mr Lehrmann made the mistake of coming back for his hat,” Justice LeeApr 15Apr 15
Elaine SteadWhy I’m Joining Main Sequence VenturesAfter almost 20 years in venture capital, I’ve seen some things….market cycles, recessions, bubbles, births of new industries and amazing…Mar 18Mar 18