Beyond Bootstrapping
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The document discusses the approach of Sim Simeonov from Polaris Venture Partners, emphasizing the importance of aligning interests between investors and entrepreneurs in venture capital. It highlights the focus on collaboration rather than judgment, advocating for a supportive environment for startups. Simeonov promotes the idea of investing in founding teams with significant ideas without imposing constraints.
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Beyond Bootstrapping
- 1. Beyond Bootstrapping Sim Simeonov Polaris Venture Partners [email_address] http://simeons.wordpress.com
- 2. Experienced investors National focus $3B under management Diversified across stage & sectors Active partner with entrepreneurs Great track record
- 5. Build & Flip Change The World
- 7. Personal cost Opportunity cost
- 9. Incentive misalignment Partnering incompatibility
- 10. Investors become advocates, not judges, in a collaborative environment.
- 11. 1 founding team 1 VC 1 very big idea Shake well Serve with no strings attached
- 12. Sim Simeonov Polaris Venture Partners [email_address] http://simeons.wordpress.com