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Accel partner Andrew Braccia breaks down the basics of selling your idea to venture capitalists.

Outside consultants can show true conviction with their capital.

In a culture where little white lies prevail, you should be prioritizing the truth.

The swashbuckling masters of the universe of who fueled the early days of Silicon Valley have aged and it shows in their investment choices.

Minorities and females are yet to be fully integrated into the venture-backed technology world. So, what can we do?

Funding is important but not as important as smart leadership.

Funding is available. The problem is startups not positioning themselves to attract investors.

An entrepreneur and VC share their experiences and insights in the wake of the Theranos scandal that shocked the biotech world.

Women in VC roles can't rely on public relations fixes, token nods or the chivalry of their male colleagues. They have to do it themselves.

Asking investors to fund your business is uncomfortable, intimidating and at times even excruciating. Here's how to make it better.

See where Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has invested his money.

Unless you have a clearly defined plan and a path to follow, you're going to waste precious time.

In honor of International Women's Day, a contributor answers this (kind of antiquated) question yet again and offers some solutions.

An avalanche of information is not what potential investors seek on the first meeting.

Be smart, and don't go solo.

Providing written answers helps potential investors advocate for you with the other partners in the firm.

Dia & Co co-founder and CEO Nadia Boujarwah says the conviction she had to create a fashion experience that would be worth the money and time of plus size women like her, got her through the toughest moments.

There is no such thing as permanently achieving diversity.

Women in executive leadership positions are still vastly outnumbered, but one thing is clear: Some of the invisible barriers to success are slowly beginning to unravel.

The rejection can mean different things, depending on where you stand with the firm.

Not only that, under 3% investment professionals at VC firms are black or Latinx. Meet some up and coming entrepreneurs and investors that are working to change the game.