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How to Become a Venture Capitalist
The honest guide: the real paths into VC, what funds actually hire for, and the fastest way to build a real track record.
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The 5-day VC InsidersGuide
50+ years of experience and $2B invested. The five biggest mistakes investors make, and how to avoid them.
OpenBlueprint
The Syndicate, SPV & Fund Blueprint
How SPVs, syndicates and funds actually work. Structures, economics and workflows used by active investors.
OpenNewsletter
The VC Thought for the Week
Fresh thoughts every week. How top investors evaluate startups, build conviction and make decisions others overlook.
OpenEssay
A Manifesto for the Future of Venture Capital
Our long-form view on what venture capital needs to become, and what it must stop being.
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VU Articles
Essays, interviews and field notes on smart capital, modern investor education, and the people building the next generation of funds.
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