I was recently asked to provide a reference on a pivotal hire for a seed stage…
I’ve decided to open source my evaluation criteria for seed stage companies. This due diligence outline has evolved over my last 5 and a half years in venture investing and will continue to evolve.
As a venture investor, change is my ally. While inertia favors the incumbent, broader shifts in how we live, work and play favor the startup. Given this dynamic, venture investors constantly looking for areas where startups can leverage change — economic, social, technology, or otherwise —…