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Jens Lapinski: From Founding $200m Angel Fund to Backing 100x Return with One Investment Every Week

Jens Lapinski: From Founding $200m Angel Fund to Backing 100x Return with One Investment Every Week

This is episode 16 of the OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Jens shares insights on identifying high-potential startups and managing a fast-paced investment strategy. He discusses strategic exits, coaching founders, and navigating challenges in early-stage ventures. Plus, he reveals the secret behind Angel Invest’s success and lessons from missed opportunities.

Posted by Harrison FaullJens Lapinski | January 12, 2025
Why investors don't give honest feedback

Why investors don't give honest feedback

Investor feedback is rarely valuable because it's rarely true. When they pass, most investors give a generic, well-rounded reason. "It's not you, it's me" kind of thing. But why is it that way?

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | December 20, 2024
Liz Christo: From NetSuite Pioneer to Shaping the Future of VC at Stage 2 Capital

Liz Christo: From NetSuite Pioneer to Shaping the Future of VC at Stage 2 Capital

This is episode 14 of The OpenVC Podcast. In this episode, Liz Christo, General Partner at Stage 2 Capital, shares her journey from building a sales team at NetSuite to backing B2B software startups. She discusses her unique approach to venture capital, the importance of adaptability, and key lessons for founders post-Series A.

Posted by Harrison FaullLiz Christo | December 10, 2024
Data-driven VC: where to start your journey

Data-driven VC: where to start your journey

This post is the 1st of a series on Data-Driven VC. It will give you a base understanding of the framework and tools that compose data-driven investing.

Posted by Silvan Cloud Rath | March 4, 2024
Seed stage is about picking winners

Seed stage is about picking winners

Early stage investing is more collaborative. The key to success for early stage VC is to pick winners based on limited information. So what's the optimal VC strategy to pick winners at seed?

Posted by Jonah Probell | February 12, 2024
Understanding idiosyncrasy in seed investing

Understanding idiosyncrasy in seed investing

Beyond the fundamentals of seed investing, how can investors identify the outliers? This post explores the "idiosyncratic phenomenon" as a key concept in the VC decision-making process.

Posted by Giuseppe Stuto | October 9, 2023
Introducing OpenVC Flow: Access top 1% deals before they close.

Introducing OpenVC Flow: Access top 1% deals before they close.

At OpenVC, we see 10,000 startups per year. Now, you can access the top 1% with OpenVC Flow. It's super easy and completely free.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | September 26, 2023
How to access deals with OpenVC

How to access deals with OpenVC

Investors: in 5 minutes, you will know how to use OpenVC to access top deals. This post covers account creation, profile optimization, reply rate, and more for VC firms, angels, and accelerators.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | March 28, 2023
How to whitelist OpenVC

How to whitelist OpenVC

As an investor or a founder, you need to whitelist OpenVC to exchange via email. Here's how to do it - on Gmail, on Outlook, on mobile, on laptop.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | November 30, 2021