All of our Village Capital investments are made through this peer-selection process, in which entrepreneurs rate each other based on six criteria.
Ross BairdFebruary 28, 2018
Two-pocket thinking is the idea that “what we do” and “what we really care about” differ. But it’s a bad blind spot in how we invest our money. Here's why.
Ross BairdApril 24, 2017
The narrative of the VC process–find a few heroic entrepreneurs and create next unicorn–doesn’t work for most founders or investors. Here's an alternative.
Ross BairdJanuary 11, 2017
Innovative ideas can lead to strong, sustainable companies that solve problems, generate revenue, and create good jobs. For our society to succeed in the long term, funders need to think about how to continue supporting these collaborations, not just focus on trying to pick the next highly-concentrated win.
Ross BairdDecember 16, 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
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
If you prioritize hiring, you’ll set yourself apart by having a process that literally identifies the people you need in advance to implement your vision.
Ross BairdMarch 15, 2016
It seems like starting a company has never been easier. And for software startups, that’s probably true. But what if your business is hardware-based?
Ross BairdNovember 9, 2015
The philosopher Tony Judt, while dying of ALS three years ago, wrote a final essay,…
Ross BairdFebruary 17, 2015
Watch to see what life was like and what happened at the very first Unreasonable Institute! Join the 2010 Unreasonable fellows on their 10 week journey as they compete for $225,000 in funding, become a family and support each other through the everyday struggles of entrepreneurship.
Unreasonable InstituteJuly 29, 2010