Ellen ChangPentagon’s Interest in Dual-Use StartupsThe Pentagon has begun to pursue a dual-use investment strategy, or so it seems. USAF and AFWERX are changing their SBIR program to incent…Aug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
Ellen ChangPost 2: Earlier ExitsInvesting in startups is super exciting, but fraught with peril. I have written sporadically about my experience and am looking to impart…Jun 12, 2019Jun 12, 2019
Ellen ChangInvestments and Venturing — OverviewA little over a year ago I was introduced to several discussions about the venture model and the seemingly unquestioned premise that one…Apr 15, 2019Apr 15, 2019
Ellen Chang3 Issues Startups Often Fail To DoI have been involved with evaluating and mentoring science and deep technology businesses for several years. The ideas and tech are truly…Mar 4, 2019Mar 4, 2019
Ellen ChangAdventures in Angel InvestingOne of the best parts about angel investing is all the cool people you meet and all the great stories you gather over the years. Whether…Feb 4, 2019Feb 4, 2019
Ellen ChangBlessings of Being UnfundedNot long ago Rob Go of Next View Ventures highlighted a few elements about the venture capital business and about taking venture capital…Jan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2019
Ellen ChangThis holiday season has been great for rejuvenation.Reading is brain food. I want my brain, my thinking to improve, my perspective and outlook to be informed. And so it is with a little more…Jan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019
Ellen ChangA look at founders in 2018…The year-end has inspired me to do a wrap-up of 2018 from the viewpoint of an investor/advisor.Dec 31, 2018Dec 31, 2018
Ellen ChangLightspeed Aerospace AcceleratorWe just launched our Accelerator application! Apply now for the 2017 -01 space cohort. We are looking for space and space relevant…Oct 29, 2016Oct 29, 2016
Ellen ChangCome Hack for Defense!The Insurgents are coming and they are Hacking for Defense! You’ve probably seen posts by Steve Blank, Pete Newell, and the latest by Ryan…Sep 19, 2016Sep 19, 2016