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When venture incentives and founder needs diverge

Alex's Personal Blog • 164 implied HN points • 20 Nov 24
💼 Business Venture Capital Startups Entrepreneurship Investment Strategies Financial Incentives
  1. Venture capitalists can make money off their 2% fees without needing successful company exits. This creates a situation where they might prioritize raising more funds over helping founders succeed.
  2. Large venture funds may overpay for investments to quickly deploy capital, which can lead to problems for founders who might be offered too much money at high valuations.
  3. There's a debate about how much authors should be paid for their work being used in AI training. Some authors feel $2,500 per book isn't enough compensation for potentially being replaced by technology.

Four Reasons People Leave Venture Firms

Venture Reflections • 20 implied HN points • 07 Jan 25
💼 Business Venture Capital Performance Management Interpersonal Relationships Financial Incentives Career Advancement
  1. People often leave venture firms due to interpersonal conflicts. Sometimes, team members just don't get along, leading to a toxic work environment.
  2. Poor performance or low expectations can drive people out of a firm. If someone's work isn't meeting the firm's goals, they might be asked to leave.
  3. Many individuals seek more control over their careers. They may leave to find better opportunities or build firms that align with their values.

The existential problems with Threads

Hot Takes • 471 implied HN points • 07 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Social media Privacy User Behavior Content Moderation Financial Incentives
  1. Threads faces challenges in attracting users away from established platforms due to oversaturation and user fatigue.
  2. The lack of financial incentives for users on Threads puts it at a disadvantage in a landscape where users value their time and content.
  3. Privacy concerns, trust issues, and the risk of censorship could deter users from joining Threads, impacting its success.

It's all happening in Nova Scotia

mainstreetjournal • 39 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
💼 Business Investment Community Development Local Economy Financial Incentives
  1. In Nova Scotia, there are Community Economic Development Investment Funds (CEDIFs) that allow people to invest in community-focused projects.
  2. FarmWorks, a CEDIF in Nova Scotia, has raised over $4.6 million and provided loans to local food businesses, with investors receiving a return on investment and tax credits.
  3. Regional investment funds in the U.S. could learn from Nova Scotia's model by involving local grassroots investors and prioritizing community needs over outside investments.
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