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The Startup Lifecycle Stages: From Garage to Unicorn
The Startup Lifecycle Stages: From Garage to Unicorn

A typical tech startup lifecycle consists of 3 major stages: Garage, Growth Machine, and Unicorn. Framework based on Steve Blank, Reid Hofman, Brian Balfour, Morgan Brown.

By Stéphane Nasser| October 1, 2024
VCs aren't your friends
VCs aren't your friends

As founder-friendly as VCs claim to be, they remain investment professionals. Many first-time founders are oblivious to this nuance, and are in for a rude awakening when they start their raise.

By Stéphane Nasser| May 15, 2024
Can you build your pitch deck with AI?
Can you build your pitch deck with AI?

Building a pitch deck sucks. Can we make it easier with AI? I tested 13 AI pitch deck builders for you, so you don't have to.

By Stéphane Nasser| October 2, 2023
Introducing OpenVC Flow: Access top 1% deals before they close.
Introducing OpenVC Flow: Access top 1% deals before they close.

At OpenVC, we see 10,000 startups per year. Now, you can access the top 1% with OpenVC Flow. It's super easy and completely free.

By Stéphane Nasser| September 26, 2023
How I was banned from X… and got my account back!
How I was banned from X… and got my account back!

This is the story of how I got permanently banned from X/Twitter, how I got my account back twelve days later., and all the stuff that went in between - including email conversations with the X staff.

By Stéphane Nasser| September 12, 2023
"You're not VC fundable!" What it really means.

"Your project sounds cool, but I'm not sure it's VC fundable". If you're raising funds, you may have heard those words. It is important to understand what VC fundability is, why it's important, and how you can become VC fundable.

By Stéphane Nasser| September 5, 2023
How to guest post on OpenVC
How to guest post on OpenVC

Every week, we publish 1 piece on venture capital by a guest contributor. This article is posted on our blog and shared through our weekly newsletter of 6,000+ subscribers. Here's how to become a guest poster on OpenVC.

By Stéphane Nasser| July 18, 2023
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson
OpenVC Pitch Deck Roast #3 with Nick Telson

Special guest investor Nick Telson roasted 3 pitch decks of consenting startups in the presence of Roastmaster General Shaun Gold.

By Stéphane Nasser| May 8, 2023
2023 study: Practices of European venture capitalists
2023 study: Practices of European venture capitalists

Discover the most massive study on European Venture Capitalists. Learn how Euro VCs investment process, deal flow, term sheets, syndication, valuation techniques, value add and more.

By Stéphane Nasser| April 17, 2023