Miruna Girtu is an investor and strategist who covers investing, venture capital and the startup ecosystem. She's covered industry insights, including the questions that investors ask, what to consider before joining a startup, how to start a VC fund, angel investing and key prin
Performing Under Pressure: Sporting Legend Dan Carter Shares His Playbook With Entrepreneurs
Rugby legend Dan Carter shares strategies entrepreneurs can use to manage pressure as they navigate the complexities of building and scaling their businesses.
The Future Of Technology: Investors Share Reasons To Be Optimistic
While remaining cognizant of the known and unknown challenges ahead, here are some optimistic insights from a selection of tech investors.
Investing In Private Markets: 5 Principles To Consider
The private markets are capturing the interest of more investors. Before investing in venture capital and private equity, it helps to understand these key principles.
Want To Join A Startup? Consider Asking These 10 Questions First
If you’re thinking about joining a startup, make sure you do your research first.
From Founder To Funder: Insights From Angel Investors With An Entrepreneurial Background
One of the first signs of a maturing startup ecosystem is when successful founders start investing in the next generation of promising entrepreneurs. Having seen both sides, they approach angel investing through a slightly different lens – one that can inspire other startup investors too.
Founders Scaling Startups: A Journey Of Personal And Professional Growth
Many startup founders succeed, not in spite of the scaling challenges they face, but because of them – through all the personal and professional growth along the way. If you’re an aspiring founder or investor, here are some insights to consider as you begin your journey.
Emerging VC Managers: 6 Simple Principles To Embrace When Building A New Fund
It’s an exciting time for the venture asset class as a new generation of fund managers is bringing a fresh and more diverse perspective to the market. While there’s no established playbook for building a new VC fund, there are some principles that hold value across the board.
Evaluating Early-Stage Startup Potential: 33 Key Questions Investors Ask
At the earliest stages in a startup’s life, when there’s often not enough data to extrapolate from, investors need to master the art of asking the right questions and knowing what to look out for in founders’ answers.
Angel Investing: What Experienced Investors Wish They Knew When They Started
While aspiring angel investors should not hesitate to bring a fresh perspective to the market, they can also look to learn from experienced business angels.
Deconstructing VC: How Emerging Investors Can Think About Their Value Proposition To Founders
VC is often defined in terms of capital and value-add but what exactly are the differences between investors and what do startup founders value most?