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Don’t Search for a Linear Career Path
A few years ago, I had the chance to speak at @TEDx about my anything-but-linear career path into VC. This journey spanned several years…
Earnest Sweat
Apr 12, 2023
Things I liked Last Week
Things I liked Last Week
Week 45
Earnest Sweat
Nov 16, 2022
Top 9 Blog Posts...
An Aspiring VC’s Guide to Building an Investment Thesis
An Aspiring VC’s Guide to Building an Investment Thesis
Tips on how to construct and present your investment POV
Earnest Sweat
Dec 21, 2016
Write In Earnest
Write In Earnest
Opportunity to Publish Guest Blog Posts
Earnest Sweat
Jun 3, 2016
Schools Always in Session
Schools Always in Session
Investment Thesis on Ed Tech’s Professional Development Sub-sector
Earnest Sweat
Dec 20, 2015
How to Raise Investor Money for your Startup
How to Raise Investor Money for your Startup
8 Tips to Bringing In Outside Capital
Earnest Sweat
Dec 6, 2016
Wild West of VC
Wild West of VC
Advice to Make Sure Your Southern Startup Gets Noticed By West Coast VCs
Earnest Sweat
Apr 4, 2018
The Profit from my Nonprofit Background
The Profit from my Nonprofit Background
How nonprofit consulting prepared me for tech advising
Earnest Sweat
Jun 29, 2016
The Truth About Building “A” Strong Team
The Truth About Building “A” Strong Team
In 5 Steps to for Every Entrepreneur
Earnest Sweat
Nov 8, 2016
Don’t Be “Hero ball” Kobe
Don’t Be “Hero ball” Kobe
3 Reasons why VCs don’t like to invest in solo founder startups
Earnest Sweat
Sep 6, 2016
VC for a Day
VC for a Day
What it takes to win a VC competition
Joanna Nathan
Mar 27, 2018
About The Importance of Reading Earnest
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