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What VCs Look for in a Startup Investment

What VCs Look for in a Startup Investment

As the founder of Pegasus Tech Ventures — a successful venture capital firm in Silicon Valley — perhaps the most common question I get is…

Jul 7, 2022

Do We Actually Still Have To Do The “People Thing”?

Do We Actually Still Have To Do The “People Thing”?

I’ve had over 1000 one-to-ones with SaaS Company Leaders and Founders. One of the topics discussed was “How to Leverage Partnerships for…

Jul 5, 2022

Why team chemistry trumps talent

Why team chemistry trumps talent

You see it all the time, a scrappy group of friends overcoming greater odds against stronger, faster, and more experienced adversaries…

Jun 17, 2022

If Going Public Is a Possibility, Here’s Your Pre-IPO Checklist

If Going Public Is a Possibility, Here’s Your Pre-IPO Checklist

How to manage risks as you transition from a private company to a public one.

Nov 21, 2022

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Top US Startups to Watch at Global 2023

Top US Startups to Watch at Global 2023

The Global Conference Startup Exhibition is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited to showcase some of the most innovative…

The Startup Grind Team

Apr 3

Top Europe Startup Exhibitors to watch for at Global 2023

Top Europe Startup Exhibitors to watch for at Global 2023

This year, our Global Conference is featuring some of the top Europe-based startups that are making waves in the industry. From…

The Startup Grind Team

Apr 3

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Want to Be a Billionaire? Solve “I want X but Y”

Want to Be a Billionaire? Solve “I want X but Y”

I’m obsessed with the future. Recognition and projection of future opportunities consume a vast amount of my waking time. The process I…

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Navigating the Transition from Founder to CEO

Navigating the Transition from Founder to CEO

Why So Many Founders Fail as CEO

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The Death of LinkedIn, or is it?

The Death of LinkedIn, or is it?

A short while ago I was at a get-together with our investors and one of them mentioned how they are filled with Linkedin connection…

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