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NVCA Launches Redesigned NVCA Mobile
blog, Miscellaneous /by Hannah MunizzaAs part of our continued commitment to streamlining communications and enhancing connections with and among our members, NVCA has launched a redesigned NVCA Mobile for 2014. The new platform makes it easier than ever for venture capitalists to connect with their colleagues and keep current on industry events, news, research and much more. The redesigned […]
NVCA Joins New Push for Immigration Reform
blog, Immigration, Public Policy /byNVCA has joined forces with the Partnership for a New American Economy in an effort to increase awareness of the need for comprehensive immigration reform in the run-up to President Obama’s State of the Union address tomorrow. Specifically, we are asking our members to change their profile pictures – on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other […]
Innovation Economy Outlook Survey
blog, Miscellaneous /byEach year, long-time NVCA partner SVB surveys executives at high-growth companies to collect insights about innovative companies around the world. Named the Innovation Economy Outlook survey (formerly Startup Outlook), the study aims to assess the health of various tech sectors and public policy factors affecting venture investing. In past years, the survey focused on technology, […]
Strong year for Biotech IPOs Spurs Optimism for 2014
blog, Exits, Healthcare Innovation, Public Policy, Research /byAs the flood of 2013 recaps and 2014 predictions begins to recede, one storyline continues to spur optimism among venture capitalists: the continued improvement in the venture-backed IPO market. In no sector was this trend more notable than in biotechnology. With 42 IPOs, biotech provided nearly half of the venture-backed total in 2013. In fact, […]
NVCA Sponsors Mobile Medical App Roadshow
blog, Healthcare Innovation, Public Policy /bySince the day the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published its final guidance on mobile medical apps last September, app developers have been trying to determine how the FDA guidance impacts their particular apps and business plans. Now, a consortium of six leading universities, more than a dozen industry trade associations and professional societies […]
Hannah Veith Joins NVCA as Director of Business Development
blog, Miscellaneous /byThe National Venture Capital Association is pleased to announce that Hannah Veith has joined the association as its director of business development. Hannah is responsible for cultivating relationships with business partners and growing non-dues revenue for the association. Her duties include managing NVCA’s preferred provider listing, as well as sponsorship opportunities for the association’s website, […]
Entrepreneur’s Corner: Three Magic Numbers
blog, Miscellaneous /byGuest blog post by Brad Feld, Foundry Group Every company I’m involved in keeps track of numbers. Daily numbers, weekly numbers, monthly numbers. Ultimately, all the numbers translate into three financial statements – the P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement. While these numbers are sacrosanct in the accounting and finance professions, they are lagging indicators […]
Entrepreneur’s Corner: Your Board Can Suck or It Can Be Great — It’s Up to You
blog, Miscellaneous /byGuest blog post by Adam Marcus, Open View Venture Partners It’s no secret that many CEOs aren’t big fans of their BODs, which they see more as distractions than sources of value. Even seasoned CEOs who have managed to assemble a valuable team of advisors and mentors sometimes struggle with board management. They’re not sure […]
Entrepreneur’s Corner: Your Secret Decoder Ring for VC Speak
blog, Miscellaneous /byGuest blog post by Sharon Wienbar,Scale Venture Partners While Some Believe VC Questions Are Off-Base, Realize That There’s a Method to Our Madness As an entrepreneur with big dreams and a killer idea, walking into an investor meeting can be a bit of a reality check. VCs aren’t just going to fall over and swoon […]
NVCA Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
blog, Miscellaneous /byThis week, NVCA will join the world in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week. Entrepreneurship energizes America’s spirit and its economy – permeating all of its industries, technologies, products, services and geographies. It’s not hyperbole to say that venture capital would not exist without entrepreneurs and the innovative companies they build. In turn, venture plays a unique […]