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
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
For solving many “real world problems,” the Silicon Valley playbook of "disruption" doesn’t apply. These three lessons might be the actual roadmap.
Ross BairdAugust 8, 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
Building relationships requires discipline. This post breaks down what to do before, during, and after a meeting with a prospective mentor or funder.
Teju RavilochanJune 13, 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
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
Many would-be impact investors are letting the drive for perfect be the enemy of good. Here are 4 things we can do to make a difference in impact investing.
Ross BairdMay 4, 2016
Many working in "social impact" are not sure what problem they are trying to solve. How do we get more problem-solvers? Invest in quality infrastructure.
Ross BairdApril 12, 2016
You need to understand venture capital if you want to raise funds from VCs. To really understand venture capital, you need to understand risk.
Pascal FinetteMarch 24, 2016
After 10 years working with thousands of entrepreneurs to fund their clean energy projects, Jigar Shah shares what actions to avoid when raising funds.
Jigar ShahMarch 16, 2016
Companies often get fined for poor behavior. Now, some will get rewarded for behavior that serves the poor—through Social Impact Incentives.
ImpactAlphaFebruary 17, 2016
The potential for miscommunication between entrepreneurs and investors is massive. As an entrepreneur, here are four questions you need to ask to avoid it.
Jana SvedovaFebruary 3, 2016