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]Multi-purpose workout room/playroom for crossfit, calisthenics, and gymnastics
What is the best way to create maximum workout options in a New York apartment? I spent a fair amount of time researching the best system for the workout room/playroom in our new apartment, which we designed around fitness. (“Playroom” really means “room for adults to work out in and occasionally let children into”.)...
[Continue Reading]How Star Wars will help you raise capital for your company
When you’re raising money, you’re telling a story. So who are some of the best stories and storytellers? Greek mythology, the Bible, and in modern times, George Lucas and the Wachowski siblings. Star Wars and the Matrix are both modeled on Joseph Campbell’s wildly influential book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces. In The...
[Continue Reading]Teten family invests in infant startup, “NewBo” or “Peanut”
New York, NY — The Teten Family is proud to announce that we just finalized our investment in a seed-stage startup, temporarily operating under the name “NewBo” or “Peanut”. We are now looking for a dot-com domain name for our corporate website. We plan to announce the official name for the company at a brit...
[Continue Reading]Recent books: paleo, angel investing, mediation, and career acceleration
I read a few books over the last year that I thought were worth highlighting/recommending: The book that has had the most practical impact on my life was The Paleo Manifesto: Ancient Wisdom for Lifelong Health, by John Durant. This is a thoughtful analysis and explication of the “paleo” or “ancestral health” school of thought. The...
[Continue Reading]Ten career hacks most people don’t do…but should
I agree with Brad Feld: Most people flake. If you’re not a flake, you are far more likely be trusted, promoted, and funded. If you execute on the steps below, you’re well on your way to being a top quartile performer. I gave a presentation to Womensphere a few months ago on the most valuable...
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