The Twenty Year Itch: My Last VC Investment Out of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures 668 implied HN points • 05 May 23 💼 Business Venture Capital Investments Tech community Personal Reflection The author is making their last venture capital deal out of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. After twenty years in venture capital, the author is ready for a career change. The author plans to continue coaching and working within the NYC tech community.
This is Going To Be... Not on Substack 471 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23 🕹 Technology Blogging Platforms Audience engagement Content creation Moving away from centralized platforms like Medium and Substack can offer more control over audience engagement and branding. Maintaining a direct relationship with your audience on your own site that you control can be beneficial in the long run. Audience growth and engagement may require more effort when transitioning between platforms, but the control and personal touch can be worth it.
Why Most Startup Events Suck for Both Investors and Founders 235 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23 💼 Business Startups Investors Events Networking Entrepreneurship Organizers need to be intentional and curated in planning events to ensure value for everyone involved. Invite speakers with relevant experience and who are willing to provide honest and useful insights to the audience. Consider empathy towards attendees by managing event timings and providing opportunities for engagement without feeling trapped.
Grow Fast, Breakeven, or Die: How Moderate Cuts Will Kill Startups in 2023 196 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23 💼 Business Startups Venture Capital Fundraising Revenue Generation VCs are advising startups to extend their runway while maintaining growth to secure funding Moderate growth plans in 2023 may hurt startups' chances of getting another round of financing Consider focusing on achieving unit profitable growth rather than moderate growth to stand out
Why AI Won't Be the Investment Opportunity Everyone Thinks It Is 157 implied HN points • 02 May 23 🕹 Technology AI Investment Disruption Data Innovation Location-aware mobile devices created massive disruption in tech and investment outcomes. AI may not offer the same level of game-changing investment opportunities as prior tech disruptions. Most AI business models focus on improving existing models, relying heavily on proprietary data.
The Unbundling of Twitter 137 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23 🕹 Technology Social media Networking Platforms Engagement Consider the shift towards posting on platforms that are more specialized for specific topics or verticals. Analyzing the engagement on different social media platforms can provide insights on audience relevance and interaction. Reflect on how the trend of unbundling services, like seen with Craigslist, could impact the microblogging and newsfeed landscape.
Americans are Better Off Without TikTok But Banning It is Bad Policy 78 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government National Security Data Protection Tech regulation Human Rights Congressional leaders lack understanding of technology policy Protection of consumer data and transparency are crucial in tech regulation Banning a platform based on political motives can have detrimental consequences