The Startup Solution is now live!Just what the world needs, another VC podcast :)Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
You Just got a Term Sheet for a Down Round — Woohoo!…Said no one ever, at least at first.Oct 21, 20222Oct 21, 20222
How to Build a Marathon Culture in a Sprint Society: Lessons from Upside FoodsInstant delivery! Fast fashion! Buy it now!May 3, 2022May 3, 2022
Should you borrow money to exercise private company options? Here’s what you need to know.One of my brilliant former students called me last week to ask me whether he should take advantage of a ‘free loan from the company’ to…Mar 25, 20221Mar 25, 20221
Building Better Workplaces for Trans and Non-binary PeopleThis is a topic that has come up in a number of our portfolio companies of late. And, as the parent of a child who identifies as trans and…Nov 19, 2020Nov 19, 2020
As the parent of a trans kid, I was deeply affected by Leelah Alcorn’s suicide.Note: I wrote this five years ago. I’m reposting it today in honor of Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance.Nov 18, 20201Nov 18, 20201
Six Calls from AichaThis CEO is a master at interacting with her board. Here’s how she does it.Sep 17, 20201Sep 17, 20201
We aren’t going to increase diversity in the boardroom unless we’re willing to appoint first-timers.I just had an exchange this morning that was sadly similar to too many exchanges I’ve had in the past.Jul 27, 20208Jul 27, 20208
Published inHelp Me HeidiVC Secrets revealed: What do “due diligence” and “data room” mean?Hello Readers!Dec 11, 2019Dec 11, 2019
Published inHelp Me HeidiWhat is the magical secret to a great VC pitch?Dear Heidi,Nov 26, 2019Nov 26, 2019
