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Making the first sales hire is pivotal for early-stage startups. John O'Brien shares how to identify, recruit, and hire the most appropriate candidate by understanding the company's current stage and objectives for the role.

This article considers the nuanced relationship between private equity and healthcare and strategies for long-term investment success as a model that applies to multiple sectors.

Gain effective recruitment, team building, and growth strategies for startup success techniques on this Extraordinary Pursuits podcast episode with DNA Partners.

Get the books and theories that shaped Mark Buffington’s philosophy on investing, and learn why Charlie Munger is a central figure for BIP Ventures.

Explore how Permanent Capital Funds, like BIP Ventures' Evergreen BDC, offer a sustainable investment strategy for founders and investors seeking long-term growth and stability.

The concept of Power Zone training from Peloton offers a useful guide for understanding how to manage team capacity and output during agile technology sprints.

Learn how a "fat right tail" VC investing strategy fuels outsized returns & drives positive change by betting on innovation and positive disruption.

Discover the 3 essential "Ps" of branding for startups: Positioning, Purpose, and Personality—key pillars for building a strong, complete brand identity.

2023 data and insights into the U.S. and Southeast venture capital trends, focusing on deal counts, dollars, and sector performance. Sources include CB Insights and PitchBook. The report offers expectations for 2024 trends.

Explore how Venture Capital firms use a tranche approach to allocating startup capital to manage risk and foster relationships and healthy investment outcomes.

Stories of "Annus Mirabilis" on through history and 24 pieces of wisdom and insight to help investors and founders breakthrough in 2024.

Mark Buffington shares a winning approach to identifying and nurturing enduring technology startups, balancing the market, team, and product and business model innovation for long-term success.