VC and Early Stage Investing

Friends who are currently investing are welcome to come together and discuss, and offer some current investment advice

Is there any appetite whatsoever to outsource diligence the way that later stage companies do? Seems rational based on MBB PE group model but feels like VC is too network based to need quality researc… more

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My VC firm has been using Altvia (which sits on top of Salesforce) for CRM, deal flow, fundraising, and investment tracking, and honestly it’s been kind of a pain — super powerful, but way too heavy for … more

Went through all rounds for an Investment Associate role at a growth-stage VC. After the case study, I met the GP leading the growth fund, then had a final interview with the investing partner + partn… more

Hello everyone,
I have built a startups incubation platform from the bottom up with a single goal in mind. To remove selection criteria, focus areas and impact spaces. I have managed to do so with the … more

Sf tech week for fundraising from angels, good idea?

Is it a good idea to get decks in front of VCs & angels in the summer (July & Aug), so as to be top of mind when they all return in September? Or wait till then?

Just got approached by an early-stage VC (~$1B). As an Associate/Senior Associate, how much salary can I expect? Currently at a SeriesB startup as a PM. Have some early-stage blue chip names on my res… more

I'm debating whether to buy the John Gannon VC Launchpad course and I cannot find any reviews about it online. Is anyone that bought the course willing to share their opinion about how useful it w… more

With the current AI wave, will VC funding become less necessary and therefore create too much supply of dry powder in the market? Seems VC may mostly be needed in the future for extremely capital inte… more

Hi! Not from the VC world but got approached to join an AI startup. What are some fundamentals I should look out for to make an educated bet on whether the company is worth joining? (Either things u would researc… more

Do VCs get impatient with founders taking 1 year+ in search of product market fit? Does revenue matter at that stage?

I recently joined an IT firm as a Consultant in Private Markets after 5+ years in Finance (Fin.Analyst, Wealth Associate, FoF Analyst) and as a CFA L3 candidate. Though I excelled in WM, I aim to return to Private Investment… more

Hi guys I made a small groip for people that want join and try and actually develop business idea. I personally am new in the space and feel like I talk to a lot of people about ideas but no one wants to take … more

Is the newton VC bootcamp worth it ?

Are you leveraging Generative AI to help optimize your time? If so, I’m curious where it’s been the most beneficial i.e. deal sourcing, market analysis, due diligence, risk assessment, etc. and what … more

Is it worth it to churn credit cards and account sign-up bonuses, meaning apply for as many as possible? It seems like a fun mini game to make some extra cash on the side, but are there any downsides … more

What would make you want to use an investment firm to manage your money? I have always avoided them as they feel like they "steal" from me but with all the people that do it it seems like th… more

Apparently 60% of people who went to Coachella used Buy Now Pay Later... How can this even be sustainable? Based on this every startup may use it to take advantage of gullible consumers, How would you… more

I have always been enamored with London and think I would be interested in going there, but I have heard bad things about potentially getting a job. Would you recommend it, and is there a lot of oppor… more

I've been wanting to take advantage of some free time and am looking for some inspiration. I wanted to look into pig butchering schemes and Scientology. If you had the opportunity to research any … more

Are there any good "milestones" to try to achieve in a career? I know there's the idea of starting from the bottom and working your way to partner or principal, but how long should it ta… more

Has anyone else recently found that coworkers have been significantly less professional when communicating? My team has stopped adding clear guidelines, making it hard to follow anything in the email,… more

What has been your worst experience when working at your current firm or previous one? For me it was getting up at 3am to join a call in India where no one ended up joining... How did it affect you mo… more

Are PE firms worth getting into? I have an offer from an ex-coworker who started his firm, but does not have much background in working in it. Does anyone have any experience/advice they can share abo… more

Any recommendations to break into venture capital as an Underwriter for an international bank in their Private Banking team with 3+ years experience?

How do you avoid being complacent, or do you prefer to be complacent in advancing yourself in both career and self? In my opinion it is always best to keep on learning but is there any advantage to se… more

When looking for a mentor in the investing space, what do you recommend searching for? Experience and industry knowledge are up there, but what are other things that might be underrated and worth taki… more

Is there a large barrier to working domestically vs internationally in VC? It largely depends on what you are working on and the regulations of your country I would assume, but how difficult is it to … more

What has been the biggest deal that you have been a part of? For me, I have one that was just over $1.5 billion, but I wanted to see where that stacks up in comparison to some of the others in the bow… more

How bad are tariffs actually for venture capital firms? I know that investment is likely to be lower and more expensive when it does, but does that create any opportunities that they can take advantag… more

What is your best advice for people asking about what to invest in currently? I have been saying VOO and chill but am I in the wrong? It seems like there is just no good option out there...

Anyone know of any health tech or adjacent startups hiring rn. I have 4 yesrs of experience

Where has been the best places for you to think about new ideas? For me it is sitting out in the local park or forest preserve but wanted to look for new areas of inspiration. Does anyone have any rec… more

What tools or apps do you use to keep your notes organized? I have been looking at picking up Obsidian to have a centralized notetaking location but wanted to see what options were available. Any othe… more

I see a bunch of people that post everything about their lives on LinkedIn/Other professional social media. I don't think it is worth it, and I do not want people to know my status. Do you think i… more

How long do you think it is good to wait to invest in the market with the introduction of new tariffs, or are you changing your investment strategies at all? I've been on the sidelines waiting for… more