Venture Prose

Venture Prose shares insights from a venture capital perspective, focusing on the intricacies of pitching, investment strategies, entrepreneurial challenges, and personal development within the tech space. It discusses leadership, communication, decision-making, the French tech ecosystem, investor-entrepreneur dynamics, and the importance of balance in professional and personal life.

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When Things Go Terribly Wrong

0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 16
💼 Business Startups Leadership Communication Conflict resolution Responsibility
  1. Difficult situations in startups are inevitable and we must learn to cope with them, regardless of our role in the scenario.
  2. Chaos often arises in challenging situations, leading to miscommunication and irrational behavior; it's crucial to navigate through this chaos with clarity and a constructive approach.
  3. In challenging times, prioritize face-to-face meetings, open communication, addressing conflicts of interest, taking full responsibility, and focusing on understanding and leading with genuine intentions.

NO MBA PROGRAM

0 implied HN points • 03 Jun 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Employment Training Recruitment Professional development
  1. Intensive 12-month program looking for individuals who are driven, efficient, and solution-oriented, with a focus on practical experience and various learning tracks.
  2. Unique opportunity offering practical experiences like working on real projects, analyzing startups, and international work experience, with an emphasis on personal growth and decision-making.
  3. Selection process emphasizes humility, ambition, and flexibility, with a focus on simple questions and inclusive criteria rather than standardized tests like the GMAT.

5 Keys To Rule Your Marketplace

0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 16
💼 Business Marketplace Supply Growth Expansion Customer Acquisition
  1. Liquidity is crucial: Offer a lot of relevant results, qualified supply that's quickly filterable, and a seamless end-to-end process to avoid disappointing customers.
  2. Supply is key: More supply leads to more demand, better conversions, retention, and word of mouth. Insufficient supply can lead to marketplace failure.
  3. Concentration matters: Focus your marketing efforts to consolidate demand, aiming for a tipping point where growth becomes exponential. Once saturated, shift focus to customer success.

Internship @ Kima Ventures

0 implied HN points • 07 Apr 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Recruitment Networking
  1. The internship at Kima Ventures offers a chance to work on developing Kima Forward, a platform to support founders.
  2. Tasks include curating resources for entrepreneurs, finding top talent for services, and building a network of entrepreneurs.
  3. The ideal candidate should be proactive, efficient, and empathic, with a focus on turning complex problems into simple solutions.
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High Valuation & Capital Allocation For Dummies

0 implied HN points • 18 Mar 16
💼 Business Finance Venture Capital Startup Investment Entrepreneurship
  1. Early stage valuations can be inflated and impacted by market conditions. Companies that raise more money may face increased expectations for rapid growth or risk failure.
  2. High valuations come with high expectations. Failing to meet these expectations can lead to negative perceptions, especially when a lot of money is involved. Wise capital allocation is crucial.
  3. Extension and bridge funding rounds can help correct course temporarily, but the pressure and expectations increase with each round. Careful consideration of financial decisions and market positioning is essential.

Et toi, c’est qui ton Cyril Montanari ?

0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Management Team Building Company Culture
  1. Entrepreneurs often seek a key person like 'Cyril Montanari' who embodies experience, empathy, and leadership skills to drive company growth and cohesion.
  2. The success of a business depends not only on individual competencies but also on the collective collaboration and shared vision within the team.
  3. Finding the right person for a key role involves a balance of experience, personal growth, human connection, humility, and a collaborative spirit.

The 7 reasons why I say No to founders reaching out to us for funding.

0 implied HN points • 27 Feb 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Investment Startups Decision-making Venture Capital
  1. Saying no to founders seeking funding is necessary but not enjoyable to do.
  2. Reasons for rejection include personal fit, belief in the team, understanding of subject/geography, liking the space/activity, alignment with criteria, and doubts about certain aspects.
  3. Investing in startups is a people business full of unpredictability, and success is often only visible in hindsight.

Drag Along Is Against Trouble Makers Only

0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 16
💼 Business Investment Startup Management
  1. Founding teams should have control over activating a drag-along clause above a certain IRR or multiple - investors shouldn't force their hand.
  2. The drag-along clause allows majority stockholders to initiate a change of control, excluding troublemakers.
  3. LPs desire a return on their investment, but founders should have final approval over the drag-along clause in a shareholder agreement.

Kill Distraction. Read. Learn.

0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 16
🏥 Health & Wellness Productivity Self-care Reading Routine Learning
  1. Set up a structured agenda to divide your day for productivity and other tasks. Consider keeping a day off per week for maximum productivity.
  2. Turn off notifications during the day to manage distractions better and deal with them intentionally.
  3. Allocate at least 30 minutes daily for reading. Save readings for later by using tools like Pocket and be selective on the sources you follow for focused learning.

Growth Is Not Gross

0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 16
💼 Business Growth Execution Metrics Measurement Scaling
  1. Continuously growing your business is crucial. If you're not growing, address the issues and keep moving forward.
  2. Focus on tracking one single, relevant metric to ensure growth. It's essential for progress and success.
  3. Measure growth accurately on a compound basis, either weekly or monthly. Understanding the impact of growth is vital for business development.

Les 7 Portes Du Corporate Venture

0 implied HN points • 01 Feb 16
💼 Business Investment Innovation Strategy Acquisitions
  1. It's crucial for companies to stay updated with technological advancements and industry changes to avoid rapid decline.
  2. Corporate Venture can offer solutions to cope with fast, unexpected changes through avenues like incubators, VC fund investments, and strategic direct investments.
  3. The Corporate Venture model involves various approaches like Spin-Offs, thematic investments, majority investments, and Corporate Studios, each serving different purposes in fostering innovation and adaptation within companies.

The Great Bubble

0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 16
💼 Business Startups Venture Capital Market Economy Entrepreneurs
  1. Venture capital is about investing in companies for their long-term potential to grow
  2. Startups benefit from the bubble atmosphere, but should be wary of high burn rates and inflated costs
  3. The venture capital industry is unique and the bubble bursting can have significant impacts on the economy

How To Choose A Good Fundraising Advisor.

0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 16
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Finance Startups Investing
  1. Good fundraisers focus on maximizing outcomes, not just making small deals for quick commissions.
  2. Fundraising advisors save entrepreneurs time and energy by handling materials, contacting investors, maintaining momentum, and aiding negotiations.
  3. To choose a good fundraising advisor, consider their track record, how they interact with you, success fee structure, presentation style, and ultimately, their ability to deliver results.

Kima Ventures >> Q4 Review & 2016 Preview

0 implied HN points • 01 Jan 16
💼 Business Venture Capital Investments Entrepreneurship Startups Innovation
  1. Kima Ventures is a Super Angel fund owned by Xavier Niel, investing $100k to $300k per deal, focusing on US & EU markets.
  2. The primary mission of Kima Ventures is to detect and fund great entrepreneurs, with capacity to support founders being limited.
  3. Kima Ventures is launching a live status page for dealflow, a platform for founders called Forward, and more stories from their portfolio founders for the community.

Food For Entrepreneurs: The Benefits Of Office Hours & Basic Learnings

0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 15
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Investing Networking Learning
  1. Entrepreneurs benefit from learning and discussing basic theories and practices with investors and advisors to fuel their growth and execution.
  2. It's important for entrepreneurs to filter out unnecessary noise, opinions, and distractions to focus on making responsible decisions.
  3. Flexibility, determination, humility, and ambition are key qualities for entrepreneurs navigating their startup journey.

Introduction Template For The Startups (Founders) & Their VCs (Investors)

0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 15
💼 Business Startups Venture Capital Pitch Decks Investors Fundraising
  1. Founders should have a great pitch deck, relevant data, and a list of potential investors when seeking introductions from fellow investors.
  2. When making an introduction email, include clear market information, business metrics, unique selling points, and fundraising details.
  3. Investors need to be convinced by the business, team, and CEO in order to secure funding.

Bienvenue dans le monde merveilleux du soutien scolaire autonome

0 implied HN points • 22 Oct 15
🚌 Education Online Learning Tutoring Innovation
  1. Revolution in online academic support includes interactive videos and engaging content to make learning fun and effective for students.
  2. There is a significant demand for academic help, with over 40 million private lessons given annually in France.
  3. Platforms like Schoolmouv.fr are innovating by providing high-quality video lessons to students for autonomous learning, aiming to become a leader in the field in Europe.

The Never-Ending Circle Of Growth

0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 15
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Growth Prioritization Team Building
  1. Growth involves a continuous cycle of focusing on people, the product, and the process to serve and scale effectively.
  2. As priorities become more complex, focus on addressing bottlenecks, eradicating debts, and ensuring everything leads to growth.
  3. Success in the growth cycle hinges on hiring and inspiring the right people who are essential for implementing growth strategies.

The Founders-VC Asymmetrical Relationship

0 implied HN points • 23 Sep 15
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Investment Communication Negotiation
  1. Being on the sell side gives you a raw perspective on startups and founders, building trust with clear communication.
  2. Founders and VC's often have an asymmetrical relationship, which can impact dealflow and portfolio management.
  3. VC's should focus on clear communication to align expectations and build trust with founders for successful long-term partnerships.

Un petit mot d’amour aux entrepreneurs et aux startups de Bordeaux ☺

0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 15
💼 Business Startups Entrepreneurs Resilience Innovation
  1. The post highlights three good reasons to visit Bordeaux: the climate, gastronomy, and the entrepreneurial scene.
  2. The author follows and admires the progress of five startups, noting their resilience, quick learning, and determination.
  3. The teams of these startups are standout for being resilient, quick learners, attentive, determined, and friendly.

Amazon, 2019

0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 14
🕹 Technology E-commerce Delivery Innovation Automation Drones
  1. Amazon offers fast 'within 30 minutes' delivery for various items like a Macbook, following a quick order processing and delivery process.
  2. The practice of offering rapid delivery is not only a trend but also common across different industries like beauty services (glamsquad), transportation (uber), and food delivery (toktoktok).
  3. Customers can experience a seamless delivery process with status updates, drone delivery, and personalized runner arrival alerts within the 30-minute timeframe.

Le dimanche ordinaire d’un entrepreneur, en France

0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 14
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Work-life balance Financial Management
  1. Entrepreneurs often have to work on weekends, sacrificing leisure time for their work.
  2. Entrepreneurs may face unexpected challenges and tasks that require additional expertise and financial resources.
  3. Building a business can involve complex processes like financial planning, seeking innovation assistance, and managing various aspects of the business.

To bid or not to bid?

0 implied HN points • 27 Nov 13
💼 Business Finance Fundraising
  1. The post discusses the decision-making process of bidding on something and relates it to fundraising.
  2. The author frequently questions whether to bid, showing it's a common dilemma.
  3. The content seems to revolve around an introspective exploration of bidding and its implications.

DNA of a good VC.

0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 13
💼 Business Investing Venture Capital
  1. Raising funds for tech companies is a challenging but rewarding experience.
  2. Having a unique perspective and understanding the context is important for a good VC.
  3. The author shares their perception of good investors in France and Europe.

3 - unobvious - things I learned serving entrepreneurs

0 implied HN points • 30 Aug 13
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Corporate culture
  1. Establishing leadership is crucial for building a strong team and pitching investors successfully.
  2. Encouraging personal initiatives in the workplace fosters innovation and helps identify diverse talents and skills within the team.
  3. Maintaining corporate culture and cohesion is essential for the longevity and success of a company, preventing decline and promoting teamwork.

European VCs and backed CEOs, what happened to your content strategy?

0 implied HN points • 19 Mar 14
💼 Business Venture Capital CEOs Content Strategy Investors
  1. Communication is key for VCs and CEOs. Share culture, strategy, and expectations to be understood.
  2. Sharing real experiences and lessons is valuable. Provide unique insights beyond mainstream information.
  3. Sharing knowledge and stories is beneficial for everyone. It contributes to better quality information and personal understanding.

APIs eat Travel 🔌 Our investment in Impala 🏩

0 implied HN points • 02 Oct 19
💼 Business Venture Capital Hospitality Data Management Investment Startups
  1. Impala's mission is to improve data management in the travel industry, providing a single access point for various hotel systems.
  2. Venture capital involves finding unexpected yet perfect matches between opportunities and talented teams.
  3. Impala's approach focuses on solving data management challenges in travel, offering a secure and structured layer for information exchange.

Neither right nor wrong

0 implied HN points • 10 Feb 19
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Success Decision-making Strategy
  1. Entrepreneurship involves managing paradoxes like optimism amidst challenges and excellence alongside growth for progress.
  2. Balance reason and emotion as they both hold truth individually but can coexist without merging.
  3. Understand and balance paradoxical elements to make informed decisions and adapt to situations for success.