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'Supercharge' your VC firm
Change is afoot in VC - be a part of it in leading your firm in the software+data+AI transformation.
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David Beisel at NextView

March 2024

Valuation Matters
The price that you pay isn't the way to win, but nor is it the way to lose.
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February 2024

Chasing Markups: Illusions of Success
Strive to understand what's ephemeral and what's enduring.
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David Beisel at NextView

January 2024

Rethinking Follow-On Conventional Wisdom
Follow-ons are for making money from carry, not for building a track record.
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David Beisel at NextView
The Seven Immutable Rules of VC Compensation
Principles to understand why you're getting paid the way you are.
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David Beisel at NextView

December 2023

Three Years of Venture Upward
Read these dozen posts first, or read them again.
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The Waiting Game
Decisive action is only occasionally required over a long arc of waiting.
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David Beisel at NextView

November 2023

Avoiding Cynicism
That negative feeling will creep into your brain, but don't let it find a home.
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David Beisel at NextView

October 2023

You're Only as Good as Your Most Recent Deal
Keep moving forward or you'll be left behind.
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David Beisel at NextView
The Art of Asking
Asking good questions is a key skill of any successful VC investor.
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David Beisel at NextView
From Dojo to Deal Flow
Miyagi's Lessons and the Art of Spotting VC Outliers
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David Beisel at NextView
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September 2023

Sailing Through the VC Industry's Rough Seas
A few strategies to stay afloat, and thrive.
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