Too many founders optimize their fundraising based on a single metric: valuation. Of course, I understand where this comes from, and the desire to minimize dilution. As early-stage investors, we also care about the dilutive effects of follow-on rounds, both for us and the founders. …

There’s a lot of great information available about investor presentations, pitch decks, and the fundraising process. But many entrepreneurs wonder: how do you get the right meetings in the first place? Below, I’ve shared some advice for presenting yourself and your company in a quick, impactful verbal pitch. It’s most…

Our investment thesis at Maven is to identify emerging consumer trends and invest in software technology that transforms millions of lives. Here are some of the areas we’re exploring right how. …

As the level of interest in starting and joining early-stage tech companies grows, so does interest in funding them. Usually once a week or so, I’ll hear from a new college grad, fresh MBA, or career soul-searcher who is eager to break into the Venture Capital industry. I’ve gathered the…

I’ve spent the last year and a half meeting healthcare startup founders. About six months ago, I wrote about several challenges in consumer healthcare and why I hadn’t invested yet. Since then, I made one investment (which I’ll be excited to share more about soon!) and our team at Maven…

The most popular topic in tech might be the coveted “exit.” We read about them every day — whether the pace is speeding or slowing, which companies are potential acquirers and targets, and how entrepreneurs and their investors perform when they happen. But the details are often glossed over: how…

It’s an exciting time to be an investor in consumer healthcare companies. Before becoming a VC, I was a management consultant focused on healthcare strategy at Deloitte Consulting. …

Earlier this month, we held our second annual Maven Ventures Holiday Party, and it was great to welcome the holiday season with our Maven community — the Maven team, founders, limited partners, mentors, and many other friends and supporters. It was so great to bring everyone together for a fun…

Why are printers such a pain? When I moved into a new apartment in San Francisco and set up my home office, I bought a new wireless printer. My internet connection didn’t boost through the 1960s concrete slabs in my building, so I added a wifi extender. Between my laptop…