Alan CairnsinOctopus VenturesGetting Compensation Right in StartupsSalary surveys, or more accurately compensation surveys, can be an invaluable guide to any startup needing to set salaries and…Dec 22, 2018Dec 22, 2018
Priscila BalainOctopus Ventures“It’s Just Math”: The New Marketing Landscape.The world has changed. The world of sales and marketing has definitely changed. But some are still not getting it right. Why not? To thrash…Dec 14, 2018Dec 14, 2018
Jo OliverinOctopus VenturesWhat’s best for the company? The life-cycle of a Founder CEO.Founders who retain the CEO role all the way through IPO and beyond are few and far between. This harsh reality was tackled head on by…Dec 12, 2018Dec 12, 2018
Ian PerryinOctopus VenturesGetting That First Sales Hire Right: The Lessons Early Stage Companies Can’t Do Without.The first sales hires you make can have a huge impact on your business, not only in terms of revenue and performance but also the culture…Nov 29, 2018Nov 29, 2018
Jo OliverinOctopus VenturesWisdom from the West Coast: Personal Lessons in Leadership.Last month’s US CEO Summit welcomed some of Silicon Valley’s most prominent figures to pass on their collective wisdom to a select…Nov 29, 2018Nov 29, 2018
Priscila BalainOctopus VenturesQuestioning Your US Expansion Plans: Is It Time to Upgrade Your Philosophy?Socrates became the world’s most famous philosopher, not by having all the answers, but by asking the right questions. “Question the…Nov 21, 2018Nov 21, 2018
Zoë ChambersinOctopus VenturesComing to America: Relocation Tips from the (street) wise.We’ve done it. 26 (and counting!) of our portfolio companies have done it. Maybe you could do it too. Here are our top tips for your…Nov 8, 20182Nov 8, 20182
Will GibbsinOctopus VenturesOur Investment in allplantsWhether for environmental, health or ethical reasons, over 40% of people in the UK are looking to reduce their meat intake, with 55%…Nov 8, 2018Nov 8, 2018
Jo OliverinOctopus VenturesWisdom from the West Coast: Who Wants to be a CEO? Working Out Your Motivation.In this, the third themed report from our CEO’s Silicon Valley Summit, we examine the theme of motivation. Pete Daffern, Octopus Venture…Nov 1, 2018Nov 1, 2018
Ian PerryGetting That First Sales Hire Right: The Lessons Early Stage Companies Can’t Do Without.The first sales hires you make can have a huge impact on your business, not only in terms of revenue and performance but also the culture…Oct 31, 2018Oct 31, 2018
