According to this former professional poker player turned investor, there's a lot more luck involved in venture capital than you think.
Rafe FurstOctober 25, 2016
This podcast on pitching talks about the art of storytelling and not letting charts get in the way of your narrative—a lesson startups could take to heart.
Marc StoiberSeptember 6, 2016
Mike Quinn, CEO of Zoona, shares the most essential lessons he learned from the African FinTech company’s $15 million Series B investment.
Mike QuinnSeptember 5, 2016
Blended finance simply encourages more private sector investment by being strategic with the money already at work. Here's how it helps entrepreneurs.
ImpactAlphaAugust 23, 2016
Dear President Obama, you’ve got an amazing opportunity to redefine what venture capital—and the 21st-century innovation economy—will look like. Here's how.
Ross BairdAugust 16, 2016
Chief Growth Officer of Frontfundr, a unique hybrid of traditional investment and crowdfunding, offers insider tips how to create your perfect pitch.
Marc StoiberAugust 11, 2016
You can’t start a company without money. If you need to raise that money from outside sources, this post offers proven techniques on how to do it.
Teju RavilochanAugust 3, 2016
It's been about 10 years since Silicon Valley made a big bet on clean-energy technology. But, these investments have underperformed. What went wrong?
Jigar ShahJuly 29, 2016
Here's the problem with venture capital: A lot of startups think they should be VC funded, but they're fundamentally not set up for it. Is it right for you?
Pascal FinetteJuly 22, 2016
Impact investing is a lot like winemaking. It will take time to develop truly excellent wine. But how do you get good customer reviews in the meantime?
Ross BairdJuly 4, 2016
Over time, this father and startup investor has noticed some interesting similarities between being a good parent and a good investor. Here, just in time for Father’s Day, are a few of these observations.
Chris YehJune 17, 2016
If your venture's going to solve the world's biggest problems, you must convince investors to believe in what you are doing. Read this post for the secret.
J hoffJune 6, 2016
Many entrepreneurs hide their troubles from outsiders. But investors aren't outsiders—they're business partners. This post shares how to keep them informed.
Michael Luni LibesMay 31, 2016
A new kind of investor, the private foundation, is looking for promising startups and entrepreneurs that harness the power of markets to benefit the poor.
ImpactAlphaMay 30, 2016
In clean energy investing, there's been a big push around “game changing” or "bleeding edge" innovation to solve climate change. Here's a better idea.
Jigar ShahMay 16, 2016
MergeLane is a startup accelerator proving that investing in women-led startups is not only the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do.
Brittany LaneApril 27, 2016
Understanding and being proactive about improving the unit economics of your social venture can empower your team to create lasting impact.
Zehra AliApril 26, 2016