Tuesdays at Abnormal Returns are all about startup and venture capital links. You can check out last week’s links including a look at scaling in the sharing economy.
Quote of the Day
"In short, this new model of venture is about being more thoughtful, more deliberate, and less frenzied. This new model may not sound as sexy, and it isn’t. "
(Danny Crichton)
Startups
- Some unicorns are going to 'lose their horns' when they come back to market for capital. (nytimes.com)
- European startups have had a difficult time scaling up relative to US startups. (next.ft.com)
- A comprehensive unicorn list. (fortune.com)
- Angel investors are negotiating harder on terms. (wsj.com)
- Navigating the Seed to Series A transition in a tougher environment. (blog.semilshah.com)
- On the evolution of the 'micro-VC.' (weathergagecapital.com)
- It all changes when the founder drives a Porsche. (medium.com)
- A post-mortem on a failed startup. (pointsandfigures.com)
- Comparing Renaissance Florence to Silicon Valley, innovation-wise. (hbr.org)
Management
- Why startups need to focus on the fundamentals in the new environment. (pointsandfigures.com)
- Execution is easier if the strategy is correct. (avc.com)
- How startups can move from niche to mass. (versionone.vc)
- How to onboard new employees. (firstround.com)