The recently created Community role in VC firms is now more important than ever. VCs are funding more companies into later stages. We're seeing the most 1+ billion valuations in history. As Mark Suster said, there are more opportunities for VC firms due to cheap computing power, global audiences, mobile and always-on consumers. With more opportunities, there are more risks and uncertainties ahead.
According to PandoDaily, as many as 1000 companies who’ve received seed rounds won’t be around in a year – maybe six months. Whether it's angel investment, seed capital or Series A, as soon as the money hits the bank, the clock starts ticking. VC platforms and communities can help improve startup's chances for survival.
In this talk, we'll be exploring how entrepreneurs should navigate their relationships with investors to be setup for success. You'll learn how VCs build community, what external resources are important, and how to bypass common mistakes startups make after investment.