I often pondered the makeup of successful founders and founding teams. At FJ Labs we spend a disproportionate … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 16: Startup Talent & Trends »

It is extremely hard to succeed as an entrepreneur. Even the most successful entrepreneurs have countless ups and … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 15: Mistakes to Avoid as an Entrepreneur »

By Jeff Weinstein and Luke Skertich Background Early-stage venture capital has undergone a seismic transformation over the past decade as companies … Continuer la lecture de « VC Opportunity Fund Best Practices »

Christian is the rare breed of polymath Renaissance Man operating in a world that rewards specialization. We had … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 14: A Conversation with Christian Angermayer »

The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. As you may recall, I ended 2019 intent … Continuer la lecture de « 2020: When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade! »

SPACs have been one of the hot topics of 2020. Jeff Weinstein, who co-heads investing at FJ Labs, … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 13: What’s the deal with SPACs? »

Face à l’omniprésence de la sinistrose en 2020, j’ai pris le temps de réfléchir objectivement à la situation … Continuer la lecture de « Épisode 12 : Pandémie, populisme et échec des politiques – Les raisons surprenantes de l’optimisme en 2020 »

I had the privilege of running into the same social and intellectual circles as Safi Bahcall for the … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 11: Loonshots with Safi Bahcall »

Last week we covered how to come up with great startup ideas. This week I present how to … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 10: Validating Your Startup Idea »

It is that time of the year again, so I am sharing my recommendations for all gadget lovers … Continuer la lecture de « 2020 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide »

Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to come with compelling startup ideas. I detail the four sources of startup ideas: … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 9: Coming Up with a Startup Idea »

Most entrepreneurs merely see venture capitalists as a source of capital without understanding how venture capitalists operate. Jeff … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 8: The Business of Venture Capital »

Last week we covered whether first time founders should build a company on their own or join an … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 7: FJ Labs’ Startup Studio Model »

This week we cover whether first time founders should build a company on their own or join an … Continuer la lecture de « Episode 6: DIY vs Accelerator vs Studio »