Miruna-Ioana Girtu

Contributor|Venture Capital

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

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1,391 viewsSep 26, 2023

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.

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1,373 viewsJun 27, 2023

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.

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3,187 viewsMay 31, 2023

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.

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8,299 viewsFeb 15, 2023

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.

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1,848 viewsOct 4, 2022

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.

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2,774 viewsJul 19, 2022

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.

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1,728 viewsFeb 15, 2022

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.

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26,049 viewsSep 1, 2021

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.

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8,962 viewsMar 16, 2021

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.

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1,888 viewsMar 10, 2021

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?