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What do I do if I'm burnt out?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness

How much should I invest in IP?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Legal • Starting a Company

What should I do about an average performer?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Leadership • Management

I'm nervous the board is going to fire me, what should I do?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Advisors & Board of Directors

Is failure really part of the process?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness

What should I do if my co-founder is driving me crazy?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness

What happens if one of my co-founders leaves early?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Leadership • Management

Part 3: What should I expect from my relationship with my VC?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Fundraising • VC Relationships

What questions should I be ready to answer in a pitch meeting?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Fundraising • Starting a Company

Part 2: Should I optimize for the highest valuation for my company?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

How do VCs evaluate whether a new technology can be commercialized?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

How do I share confidential information with VCs?

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Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC

Fundraising • VC Relationships

What should I include on my competition slide, if my company doesn't have true competitors?

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Katie Mulligan Director of Platform at Pillar VC

How do I find VC firms?

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Katie Mulligan Director of Platform at Pillar VC

Fundraising • VC Relationships

Should I target specific partners at a VC firm?

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Katie Mulligan Director of Platform at Pillar VC

Fundraising • VC Relationships

Which VC firms should I target with my outreach?

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Katie Mulligan Director of Platform at Pillar VC

Fundraising • VC Relationships

How many deals does a VC firm do each year?

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Katie Mulligan Director of Platform at Pillar VC

Fundraising • VC Relationships

How much progress are VCs looking for in seed companies?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

How do I negotiate a term sheet?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Fundraising • Term Sheets

How do I deal with board observers?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership

What do I do if my relationship with a board member isn't working out?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Advisors & Board of Directors

How do I close a pitch meeting?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

How can I really know my VCs intentions?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

What should I consider when choosing an investor?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

What should I look for in an independent board member?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Advisors & Board of Directors

How do VCs view familial founding teams?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Fundraising • Starting a Company

How do I structure my board?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Advisors & Board of Directors

Part 2: What do I do if my relationship with my investor isn't working out?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

Part 2: What do I do if two important investors can't agree on anything?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Advisors & Board of Directors • Fundraising

Part 2: How do I invest in my mental health as a founder?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Leadership • Mental Health & Mindfulness

Part 1: What do I talk to a CEO coach about?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership

What do I do if an employee seems burnt out?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Leadership • Management

What should my pitch deck include?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Fundraising • Starting a Company

Do VCs offer resources in addition to capital?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Fundraising • Starting a Company

Why do I need a personal board of advisors?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Advisors & Board of Directors • Leadership

Which qualities do VCs look for in founders?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Fundraising • Starting a Company

How do I find a CEO coach?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership

Part 1: Should I start a company with my significant other?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Starting a Company

Part 3: Why would I join a CEO group?

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Sarah Hodges Partner at Pillar VC

Coaches & Leadership Training • Leadership

Is it okay to socialize with my VC?

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Parker McKee Principal at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

Should I raise money from an angel investor or a VC firm?

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Parker McKee Principal at Pillar

What is the difference between angel and pre-seed funding?

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Parker McKee Principal at Pillar

If I tank a meeting with one VC, will other VCs find out?

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Parker McKee Principal at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

How long will my relationship with a VC last?

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Parker McKee Principal at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

How do I capture an investor's interest with a cold outreach email?

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Parker McKee Principal at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

Do VC firms specialize in industries?

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Katie Mulligan Director of Platform at Pillar VC

Fundraising • VC Relationships

Do VC firms focus on specific stages of funding?

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Katie Mulligan Director of Platform at Pillar VC

Fundraising • VC Relationships

Part 1: How do I tell my personal story so it resonates with investors?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships

How do the motivations of my investors differ?

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Jamie Goldstein Partner at Pillar

Fundraising • VC Relationships