I’m gearing up for a very difficult and abnormal time in the US. I’ve been thinking about how to make our apartment building, our houses of worship, and more generally our communities more resilient to COVID-19. We all rely on a range of companies and people around us: doorman, deliverypeople, working hospitals, etc. We can’t...
[Continue Reading]Let Your Freak Flag Fly: A Eulogy for my Father
My father, Jean Teten, passed away Monday, December 9, at age 90. He was far ahead of his time, and simultaneously out of time. Dad was born in Paris in 1929. His father told him, “If you learn a trade with your hands, you can work anywhere in the world. If you get a degree,...
[Continue Reading]How to negotiate and evaluate your job offer
“The board has met and we’d like to extend you an offer to join the company. We’ll send you all the details via email. We are excited to have you join us!” If you get that phone call, what should you be thinking about? I compiled the best resources I found here. This is relevant...
[Continue Reading]Venture Capital compensation data and recruiters list
This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital, including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC How to win consulting, board, operating, and investment roles with private equity and venture capital funds (video) How to...
[Continue Reading]Should you co-found a company with your friend? And how do you split the equity?
If you’re talking with cofounders about launching a new business, you’re fundamentally recruiting someone to take the job of partnering with you for the next decade. I see a lot of founders who do less due diligence than I think ideal before making that long-term commitment. Just knowing one another for a long time is...
[Continue Reading]How universities can help students and alumni work in the tech industry
“CEO is the new Analyst.” My former Partner John Frankel of ff Venture Capital observes that 20 years ago, the defining movie of the generation was “Wall Street”. Everyone wanted to work in finance. But now, the defining movie of today’s twentysomethings is “The Social Network”. Everyone wants to work in tech startups. So...
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