Tuesdays at Abnormal Returns are all about startup and venture capital links. You can check out last week’s links including a look at the leadership lessons of Supermensch: The Life of Shep Gordon.
Quote of the Day
"Grit is an optimization for local maxima. If you’re able to change the function, drop the grit."
(DHH)
VC links
- A funding slowdown in Silicon Valley will cull the herd. (nytimes.com)
- Just how at-risk is Silicon Valley to a bust? (vanityfair.com)
- Billion dollar valuations don't matter. What matters is building a sustainable business. (techcrunch.com)
- Service providers now want to be paid in shares not cash. (wsj.com)
- Don't forget, VCs have investors as well. (blog.growth.supply)
- Crowdfunding models are going to look very different. (institutionalinvestor.com)
- A discussion with Brad Feld of Foundry Group. (thetwentyminutevc.com)
Startup links
- Four things to know before you take other people's money. (medium.com)
- Not every startup should be venture backed. (medium.com)
- Growth matters more than trying squeeze every last dollar from customers. (paulgraham.com)
