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11 Measures to Create Optimal Board Dynamics

11 Measures to Create Optimal Board Dynamics

A functional board may not lead to a successful outcome but a dysfunctional one will likely lead to a company’s downfall. Here are 11 measures to create optimal board dynamics for your startup.

Posted by Netalie Nadivi | August 28, 2023
From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: My Journey as a Founder in Recruitment Technology

From Wall Street to Silicon Valley: My Journey as a Founder in Recruitment Technology

Discover the founder journey of Mehdi, from the glittering allure of Wall Street to the tech promises of Silicon valley.

Posted by Mehdi Taifi | August 1, 2023
The Definitive Startup Glossary: 210 Words Every Founder Should Know

The Definitive Startup Glossary: 210 Words Every Founder Should Know

If you want to be a successful founder, you should understand how everyone in the startup ecosystem talks. This is precisely why we created the most comprehensive startup glossary for founders available anywhere.

Posted by Shaun Gold | June 3, 2023
Advisory Shares: A Comprehensive Guide for Startup Founders

Advisory Shares: A Comprehensive Guide for Startup Founders

In the tech startup sphere, advisory shares are a double-edged sword. Let's venture into the realm of startup advisory shares, addressing the whys, whos, and how muchs.

Posted by Shaun Gold | May 20, 2023
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson

OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson

Special guest investor Nick Telson roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

Posted by Stéphane Nasser | May 8, 2023
The Detrimental Mistakes that Plague Start-Ups

The Detrimental Mistakes that Plague Start-Ups

Start-up founders need to understand the triangle for success: Innovation, Failure, and Globalization. This triangle is also known as “three business disciplines that can help guide any start-up founder to avoid the detrimental mistakes”.

Posted by Elad Granot | January 8, 2023
The OpenVC Best Of 2022

The OpenVC Best Of 2022

2022 was a transformational year. Not only for our platform but for venture capital and startups in general. This is precisely why we are looking back on our top posts, roasts, and more.

Posted by Shaun Gold | December 29, 2022
OpenVC Guide: The London Venture Ecosystem

OpenVC Guide: The London Venture Ecosystem

London is one of the most popular cities in the world for entrepreneurs and investors. It is ranked fourth in the world for global venture funding. London also is number one in Europe for funding. Here is everything you need to know about London.

Posted by Shaun Gold | November 21, 2022
The Rising Unaffordability of Stock Options

The Rising Unaffordability of Stock Options

In 2020, $4.9 billion of pre-IPO employee stock options went unexercised. This was largely due to the high costs associated with exercising options. Let's look at the causes and solutions of this growing issue.

Posted by Luke Versweyveld | November 7, 2022