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Help Me Heidi

Servin’ up a slice of Silicon Valley advice

What *not* to do in a venture pitch meeting

What not to do in a venture pitch meeting

Nov 12

I’ve given my pitch 20 times and no VC has bitten yet. Is it them — or could it possibly be me?

I’ve given my pitch 20 times and no VC has bitten yet. Is it them — or could it possibly be me?

Nov 8

One job offer has 10x the options of the other, why are they so different?

One job offer has 10x the options of the other, why are they so different?

Hello! My name is Heidi Roizen. I am a venture capitalist, corporate director, and recovering entrepreneur. I also teach entrepreneurship…

Oct 24

My company sold for $100 million and I got Zilch. How can that be?

My company sold for $100 million and I got Zilch. How can that be?

Oct 24

I got diluted, and all I want is to be made whole. Why is that such a big deal?

I got diluted, and all I want is to be made whole. Why is that such a big deal?

Oct 24

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