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…6 min read·2 days ago----
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…7 min read·Apr 30, 2024----
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures Journal2024: AI, Hackers, and the Rise of Pre-Seed Rounds6 min read·Feb 26, 2024--4--4
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…8 min read·Feb 12, 2024--2--2
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.5 min read·Jan 30, 2024--9--9
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…5 min read·Jan 15, 2024--1--1
Massimo SgrelliinLombardstreet Ventures JournalThe Power of Lean Teams in Venture Capital3 reasons why it is crucial to keep your VC team dry.5 min read·Dec 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…7 min read·Dec 4, 2023--1--1
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.4 min read·Nov 20, 2023--1--1
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.5 min read·Nov 8, 2023--1--1
