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  • A Compensation Conversation for 2023

    A Compensation Conversation for 2023

    by Tess Vorselen
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    Dec 12, 2022
    Anduril — The Defense that Never Rests

    Anduril — The Defense that Never Rests

    By Randy Glein and Kevin Tu
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    Dec 2, 2022
    Lucia Huang and Jimmy Qian, Osmind — Founder Story

    Lucia Huang and Jimmy Qian, Osmind — Founder Story

    Especially for first-time founders, there’s a lot that we’re learning. At the same time, it’s important to stay true to yourself and your…
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    Oct 11, 2022
    How to Create Hybrid Events with In-Person and Virtual Content

    How to Create Hybrid Events with In-Person and Virtual Content

    By Carol Wentworth
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    Sep 13, 2022
    Now That In-Person Events are Back, Here’s How to Pitch and Prep Your Speakers

    Now That In-Person Events are Back, Here’s How to Pitch and Prep Your Speakers

    By Carol Wentworth
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    Sep 9, 2022
    Bob Mumgaard, Commonwealth Fusion Systems — Founder Story

    Bob Mumgaard, Commonwealth Fusion Systems — Founder Story

    But by the early 2000s, I realized that climate change was going to be a really, really, really big deal. I also realized that the energy…
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    Jul 19, 2022
    The Oracle of Delfi: Finding Every Cancer Early

    The Oracle of Delfi: Finding Every Cancer Early

    By Justin Kao, Jocelyn Kinsey, and Delaney Ugelstad
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    Jul 18, 2022
    Glowforge: The Creator’s Ultimate Personal Factory

    Glowforge: The Creator’s Ultimate Personal Factory

    By Barry Schuler and Chris Shanahan
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    DFJ Growth
    Jun 22, 2022
    A Beautiful (Os)mind

    A Beautiful (Os)mind

    By Justin Kao, Barry Schuler, Jocelyn Kinsey, Delaney Ugelstad
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    May 10, 2022
    Everett Cook, Rho — Founder Story

    Everett Cook, Rho — Founder Story

    The challenge in building something that is counterintuitive is that it’s counterintuitive. Not everybody is going to get it. But if it’s…
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    May 5, 2022
    Databook: Accelerating Success in the New Era of Data-driven Sales

    Databook: Accelerating Success in the New Era of Data-driven Sales

    By Sam Fort and Sam Shapiro
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    Feb 14, 2022
    Ross Lipson, Dutchie — Founder Story

    Ross Lipson, Dutchie — Founder Story

    It was a phenomenal ride and really helped build my skills. I was able to evolve from being a scrappy hustler or founder with an idea to…
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    DFJ Growth
    Dec 17, 2021
    Rho, Rho, Rho the Boat … to Better Business Banking

    Rho, Rho, Rho the Boat … to Better Business Banking

    By Sam Fort, Randy Glein, and Sam Shapiro
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    Dec 9, 2021
    Energizing the Future with Commonwealth Fusion Systems

    Energizing the Future with Commonwealth Fusion Systems

    By Randy Glein, Sam Fort, and Chris Shanahan
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    Dec 1, 2021
    Fueling the Innovation Economy @ DFJ Growth

    Fueling the Innovation Economy @ DFJ Growth

    by Randy Glein and Barry Schuler, co-founders and partners, DFJ Growth
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    Oct 12, 2021
    Not Until NotCo: The Future of Food is Here

    Not Until NotCo: The Future of Food is Here

    by Barry Schuler, Jocelyn Kinsey, Randy Glein, and Chris Shanahan
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    Aug 3, 2021
    Why “Make It, Don’t Fake It” is the Best Advice for Leaders

    Why “Make It, Don’t Fake It” is the Best Advice for Leaders

    Faking it is when you see another company out there, and you say, “We just want to be like them. What’s their tagline? Just use the…
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    Jul 14, 2021
    Salt Security — Securing APIs, the Building Blocks of Modern Software Apps

    Salt Security — Securing APIs, the Building Blocks of Modern Software Apps

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    May 26, 2021
    Ali Diab, Collective Health — Founder Story

    Ali Diab, Collective Health — Founder Story

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    May 20, 2021
    Do Your Business Stories Stick? Develop the Art of “Sticky Storytelling”

    Do Your Business Stories Stick? Develop the Art of “Sticky Storytelling”

    By Carol Wentworth, Marketing Partner
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    DFJ Growth
    May 17, 2021
    Alchemy — “Backing the Chain Gang”

    Alchemy — “Backing the Chain Gang”

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    Apr 28, 2021
    Sysdig — Securing the New Frontier of Container and Cloud-first Architectures

    Sysdig — Securing the New Frontier of Container and Cloud-first Architectures

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    Apr 28, 2021
    How to Develop, Reinforce, and Live by Company Values

    How to Develop, Reinforce, and Live by Company Values

    The role of internal communications in a growth company is much more than sending out employee newsletters. As internal communications…
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    Feb 18, 2021
    Going Public: Creating and Communicating the Very Best IPO Experience

    Going Public: Creating and Communicating the Very Best IPO Experience

    By Carol Wentworth
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    Jan 29, 2021
    Why Category Creation is a Long Game, Played with Creativity

    Why Category Creation is a Long Game, Played with Creativity

    By Carol Wentworth, DFJ Growth
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    Dec 16, 2020
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