Venture Capital
Hey fellow founders,
In a couple of weeks, we're going to TNW Conference in Amsterdam, and we hope to meet you there. It's its 11th edition, and they have a lot in store for us all. Just in case you don't have a ticket yet, we have a discount for you.
In this week's Startup Curated we focus on the venture capital side of business: Understand what makes Andreessen Horowitz special, get advice from Gary Vaynerchuk and read a short history about VC.
Also read about the end of the mobile wave, why you should write a business plan, and get your hands on the MBA guide to software development.
Enjoy your weekend!
Must read
Culture
A brief history of the world (of Venture Capital)
This long read will help you catch up with the past, to understand the future of VC.
Modern Entrepreneurship
My advice for first-time entrepreneurs
"We are absolutely living through the greatest generation of fake entrepreneurship that we’ve seen in a long time."
Trends
The end of a mobile wave
Read about why smartphone sales growth is slowing down. And what happens next.
Tools
The MBA guide to software development
This is an essential guide for all of you who have no experience with developing software.
12 games to learn programming
Are you trying to learn how to code? Try these 12 games to make it fun!
Finance
The seed round euphoria
"The euphoria of successfully raising a first round frequently leads to overinflated egos and a sense of invincibility."
My wife is a founder. Here’s how she has helped me become a better investor
A humble story of a dynamic relationship between husband and wife.
There are 5 factors a VC will give a shit about
If you want someone to invest in your company, you need to realise they are looking at 5 different factors.