Brad Feld
Brad Feld is co-founder of Foundry Group, a Boulder, Colo., venture-capital firm specializing in early-stage information-technology companies, and TechStars, a startup accelerator. He has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. He is also founder of Intensity Ventures, a company that helped launch and operate software companies. He's the author of Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City (Wiley, 2012).
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Brad Feld, managing director of the Foundry Group, on how first-time business owners can tap their network to identify potential investors.Investment Without Injury
VC investors should know when to limit their involvement--and entrepreneurs should stand firm on where to draw the line.Know When to Walk Away
Don't ask venture capitalists for referrals if they say they're not interested.The Investor as Visual Learner
For maximum impact and interest, give potential investors something to play with.Get Your Answers Straight
When feedback from different investors is cloudy, go to each of them individually to gain clarity.
Lines of Communication
Should you let your employees talk directly to your VCs?In the Know?
The inside scoop on what should and shouldn't be shared with your VC.Is Your VC Into You?
Know how to discern whether your VC gets it or if it's time to look for financing elsewhere.What's Your Exit Strategy?
The right strategy will likely take care of itself at the appropriate time.Beware the Arrogant Venture Capitalist
Their weaknesses may vary , but there's typically a common characteristic not-great venture capitalists share: arrogance.Check Your VC's Pulse
Ask your VC three questions to gauge its level of involvement.VC vs. Angel Money: A Primer
Don't blow a financing opportunity by approaching the wrong source.Perfect Your Pitch
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