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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Venture capital’s very nature has changed markedly over the past few decades.
Chapter 3: There are three key factors VC firms assess when deciding which early-stage companies to ultimately finance.
Chapter 4: Mastering the craft of pitching demands a delicate balance of true flexibility and steadfast determination.
Chapter 5: Term sheets are challenging to navigate, since they address both economic and governance aspects for virtually any venture.
Chapter 6: Maintaining a strong CEO–board relationship is essential to the success of any VC-backed company.
Chapter 7: When a VC life cycle ends successfully, boards must choose between two paths for how their companies will continue operating into the future.
Description
Secrets of Sand Hill Road (2019) unveils the inner workings of one of Silicon Valley’s most iconic streets. Many of the area’s top venture capital firms are located here and have played a part in funding some of the biggest names in tech today. VC insider Scott Kupor has worked with many of them, and these blinks share their secrets – allowing the rest of us to decipher the mystery of venture capital, how to get it and why it can make or break a company.
Who Should Listen
- Founders and CEOs seeking advice on how to navigate the world of venture capital
- Beginner venture capitalists looking for wisdom from an industry veteran
- Tech enthusiasts curious about how their favorite apps came to fruition