Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures JournalPivoting in the Pre-Seed Phase: A VC Prospective in the GenAI DaysDetermining when a company should change direction and move away from its original idea can be tricky. Each situation is unique, and the…Jun 19Jun 19
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures JournalHot Tips for Piquing Our Interest With Your Cold EmailsTo be effective at their job, VCs need to share with founders exactly what the best way to grab their attention is. For us, it is cold…Apr 30Apr 30
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Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures JournalWhy an Early IPO is in the Best Interest of Each and Every FounderThe relationship between VCs and startups changed, but not for the best of the entire ecosystem. Nevertheless, there’s a way to restore the…Feb 122Feb 122
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures JournalBeyond the Buzz of Generative AI AppsAre we investing in innovation or short-lived hype? How I feel after examining more than a thousand companies in the last six months.Jan 309Jan 309
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures JournalUnlocking VC Doors: Why Well-Crafted Cold Emails Trump Warm Introductions in the Startup LandscapeVenture capitalists often form a small, exclusive group that only grants entry to those who have been introduced by a known member. I find…Jan 152Jan 152
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures JournalThe Power of Lean Teams in Venture Capital3 reasons why it is crucial to keep your VC team dry.Dec 18, 2023Dec 18, 2023
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures Journal3 Lessons for Building Long-Lasting Successful CompaniesWhy do people think that making a satisfying and genuinely fulfilling life differs from building and growing a successful startup? It does…Dec 4, 20231Dec 4, 20231
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures JournalThe OpenAI Drama Review for Pre-Seed InvestorsTL;DR: Take a 2-minute break, then get back to work focusing on the founders’ ideas.Nov 20, 20231Nov 20, 20231
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures Journal4 Reasons Why Pre-Seed VC Firms and Startups Are So Much AlikeAnd why reviewing every cold email is a Partner Job in a Pre-Seed Venture Capital firm.Nov 8, 20231Nov 8, 20231
