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Valuation Matters
The price that you pay isn't the way to win, but nor is it the way to lose.
Mar 19
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David Beisel at NextView
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February 2024
Chasing Markups: Illusions of Success
Strive to understand what's ephemeral and what's enduring.
Feb 27
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David Beisel at NextView
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January 2024
Rethinking Follow-On Conventional Wisdom
Follow-ons are for making money from carry, not for building a track record.
Jan 30
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David Beisel at NextView
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The Seven Immutable Rules of VC Compensation
Principles to understand why you're getting paid the way you are.
Jan 9
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David Beisel at NextView
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December 2023
Three Years of Venture Upward
Read these dozen posts first, or read them again.
Dec 12, 2023
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David Beisel at NextView
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The Waiting Game
Decisive action is only occasionally required over a long arc of waiting.
Dec 5, 2023
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David Beisel at NextView
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November 2023
Avoiding Cynicism
That negative feeling will creep into your brain, but don't let it find a home.
Nov 7, 2023
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David Beisel at NextView
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October 2023
You're Only as Good as Your Most Recent Deal
Keep moving forward or you'll be left behind.
Oct 24, 2023
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David Beisel at NextView
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You're Only as Good as Your Most Recent Deal
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The Art of Asking
Asking good questions is a key skill of any successful VC investor.
Oct 24, 2023
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David Beisel at NextView
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From Dojo to Deal Flow
Miyagi's Lessons and the Art of Spotting VC Outliers
Oct 10, 2023
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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.
Sep 26, 2023
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David Beisel at NextView
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Your Next Check Matters More than Your First
Scrutinize your follow on decisions as much as you do your initial one.
Sep 12, 2023
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