The hottest Remote Jobs Substack posts right now

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Venture Curator 439 implied HN points 15 Nov 23
  1. Y Combinator's strategy for raising funding includes focusing on 'Cash In, Cash Out, Milestones Achieved' to impress investors.
  2. Peter Thiel emphasizes the importance of making a product that a few people really love, rather than trying to please a large group at the start.
  3. When seeking venture capital funding, it is crucial to have a clear plan for the amount of money you need, the runway required before the next round, and the milestones you aim to achieve.
Venture Curator 179 implied HN points 13 Feb 24
  1. PayPal's 'Going Sharp' strategy focused on specific customer segments and key features for successful growth.
  2. Venture Capital distributions hit a 14-year low, affecting LP reinvestment willingness.
  3. Valuation caps varied based on round size in 2023 post-money SAFEs for US companies, highlighting caution against blind use of multiple caps.
Venture Curator 259 implied HN points 01 Sep 23
  1. VCs expect startup ideas with huge potential for returns, as a single successful investment can make all the difference.
  2. Reducing churn and increasing net retention are crucial for startups, as customer retention is key for sustainable growth.
  3. Many founders misunderstand Product-Market Fit (PMF) - it's not just about revenue growth, but deeper market validation.
Venture Curator 239 implied HN points 24 Jul 23
  1. Investors use Anti-Dilution Protection to safeguard against down-round situations, like Stripe's valuation decrease from $90 billion to $50 billion.
  2. There are two types of Anti-Dilution Protection: Full Ratchet and Weighted Average, each impacting investor ownership differently.
  3. Weighted Average Anti-Dilution Protection involves calculating new share conversion prices to adjust ownership percentages after a down round, ensuring fair investor protection.
Venture Curator 239 implied HN points 04 Sep 23
  1. Limited Partners (LPs) evaluate the performance of a VC fund using terms like DPI, RVPI, and TVPI.
  2. When raising funds for a startup, VCs look for reasonableness in the amount raised relative to progress and goals. The amount raised can reflect valuation expectations and the company's runway.
  3. Understanding financial factors like cash in, cash out, and achieved milestones can make VC meetings smoother and increase the chances of getting funded.
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Venture Curator 199 implied HN points 11 Sep 23
  1. Understanding the Venture Capital Method can help founders grasp how investors evaluate startups and make high-quality investment decisions.
  2. Top 1% of founders often quit due to factors like loss of control, pressure for results, and personal finance realities, emphasizing the importance of mental health in entrepreneurship.
  3. Investors look for specific traits in founders, such as resilience, integrity, and adaptability, when deciding to fund startups, underscoring the significance of founder characteristics.
Venture Curator 199 implied HN points 07 Jul 23
  1. Understanding terms like 1x participation and non-participation is crucial for founders and investors in startup financing to protect their investments.
  2. Having a 1x non-participation liquidation preference can be advantageous for founders during company liquidation to ensure returns.
  3. YC Startup Index shows a remarkable 176% average annual return, surpassing other asset classes and venture capital funds.
Venture Curator 199 implied HN points 29 Sep 23
  1. Valuation of a company is determined by factors like the stage of the company, funding competition, leadership team experience, market size, and financial performance.
  2. The VC investment model is facing challenges due to factors like high interest rates, late-stage investments yielding lower returns, and the importance of profitability.
  3. Companies don't always need to calculate their value when fundraising; options like convertible notes and SAFEs allow for postponing valuation to later rounds to avoid potential dilution.
Venture Curator 179 implied HN points 20 Oct 23
  1. Building a successful MVP involves focusing on the 'viable' aspect, listening to customer feedback, and iterating for improvement.
  2. 90% of startup founders fail at building successful MVPs due to not grasping the true essence of MVP and focusing solely on building a product.
  3. Successful startups like Airbnb, Twitch, and Stripe started with basic MVPs, appealing to early adopters and iterating based on user feedback.
Venture Curator 179 implied HN points 22 Sep 23
  1. The concept of the 'Babe Ruth Effect' in venture capital explains the importance of evaluating investments based on expected value analysis to achieve superior performance
  2. Deciding between prioritizing profitability or growth in startups depends on factors like market dynamics, access to funding, and business model, and it's crucial to understand where to focus at an early stage
  3. Successful venture capital funds exhibit a 'Babe Ruth Effect' by having more 'home run' investments of greater magnitude, even though they may also have a higher percentage of investments that lose money
Venture Curator 179 implied HN points 25 Sep 23
  1. Achieving Product Market Distribution Fit (PMDF) is crucial for startup success, not just Product Market Fit (PMF). Channel selection plays a vital role in reaching target customers.
  2. Early investment in sales and marketing can lead to better business outcomes than solely focusing on product quality.
  3. Efficient distribution channels are essential for startup growth; understanding Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and Lifetime Value (LTV) ratio is key in achieving success.
Venture Curator 159 implied HN points 31 Oct 23
  1. Understanding the relationship between risk and cash flow is crucial for founders to successfully raise funding.
  2. Peeling away layers of risk with each funding round can help founders attract more investment.
  3. During user interviews, focus on understanding user problems rather than pushing product features.
Venture Curator 139 implied HN points 03 Nov 23
  1. Investors look for startup ideas with the potential to reach a billion-dollar valuation, known as 'big ideas,' and may reject ideas perceived to lack that scalability.
  2. Venture capital operates on a power law model, where a small percentage of investments drive the majority of returns, requiring each investment to potentially return the entire fund.
  3. Founders should focus on solving popular, growing, urgent, expensive, mandatory, and frequent problems to increase their startup's chances of success.
Top 5 HN Posts of the day 2 HN points 26 May 24
  1. Cloudflare took down a site demanding $120k within 24 hours - a shocking story that highlights issues with online service providers.
  2. Home Assistant is being used for protection against missile and drone attacks - showing the diverse applications of technology for security purposes.
  3. Hurl, an Exceptional Language, is a topic of interest on HackerNews - showcasing the community's curiosity about new programming languages and tools.