4 Keys to Becoming a Pre-MBA Venture Capital Associate

After recently joining PGVC, I’m excited to share my thoughts on how I approached the interview process. My hope is that others pursuing a similar role in VC can benefit from the recommendations below. Having the opportunity to…

Having a VC Cohort Conversation: What VCs expect from Cohort Analysis

The Landscape of Artificial Intelligence in Chicago

Lessons from the “Dark Side”

I’ve been an operator most of my life, predominantly focused on selling enterprise technologies. Most…

In Search of the Next Gen QVC

QVC is not revered as a juggernaut the same way Amazon is, nor does it get begrudging respect like Walmart…

How to Convince a VC You’ve Built a Winning Brand

For consumer startups, brand is an important part of your competitive differentiation and will be a key part of how an investor evaluates what you’ve built. Brand is more than just the name of your company and logo design; it’s the way…

Why revenue quality matters

As a Series A and B investor, one of the most common questions I receive from founders is: “what metrics do I need to be a good candidate for Series A funding?”. I completely understand why founders ask that question. It’s a valuable input into their planning process and directly…

Is your startup an AI company? — A practical guide for CEOs

The Ice Cream Diet and 3 More Organic Marketing Tactics that Worked