In the angel investing world, you need to watch out for "false negatives" to avoid missed opportunities in startup investments. Read more »

You should always talk to strangers as an entrepreneur. Sure there is risk in doing so but the value of the conversation is likely to exceed the risk. Read more »

Deal-by-deal carry often yields very different returns from fund-level carry. Discover the benefits, and the downsides, of this investment vehicle. Read more »

When things go bad in a startup, the best response is to rationally evaluate your alternatives. Don't criticize the founders and ask for your money back. Read more »

Here's some helpful advice on merging investments that are in the seed stage of growth. Read more »

What is a gangway round and how is it used when funding a startup. Contributor Scott Shane explains more in this post about why this particular type of funding is important. Read more »

Increasing the number of venture capital opportunities by itself is not enough. What really matters is your deal flow quality. Read more »

Startup investors need to ask the right questions to mitigate risk. Here are 5 key considerations to add to your VC due diligence checklist. Read more »

Anything that gets super amounts of attention from kids is worth a look. Discover why you might want to plan to invest in Snapchat if it goes public. Read more »