A historical collection of our writing.
Fred WilsonA hallmark of startup companies, the tech sector more broadly, and certainly our portfolio companies, is that they include equity in their compensation packages for their employees, often all employees. If you work for a tech company, chances are good that you will get options as part of your […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
Fred WilsonA few weeks ago on the Gotham Gal’s podcast, she had Fereshteh Forough, founder of Code to Inspire, an organization that teaches women in Afghanistan to code. There is so much to like about what Fereshteh is doing. It’s a great podcast to listen to this weekend: USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
Fred WilsonLongtime readers know that I am a Knicks fan. Or as the Signal group I have with a couple of my kids is called, a “Frustrated Knicks Fan.” Last night we lost at home in double overtime to the Bulls. That is the third time this season we have lost to the Bulls. Twenty percent […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
Fred WilsonThere is a big difference between being right about something and being right about when something will happen. Sadly, to profit from being right you either have to get the timing right or you have to hang in there until the timing is right. The latter can be incredibly painful and most investors […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
Fred WilsonI saw The Gotham Gal’s reply to an email this morning that we were both copied on. I can’t remember exactly what she said but it was something like “I understand, but no.” No beating around the bush, no letting down softly, just complete and total honesty about where our heads are at on something. […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
Fred WilsonI’ve been meditating for ten to fifteen minutes every day for the past two months. I have not missed a day since I started. I find it to be a wonderful practice which I enjoy and look forward to very much every day. I am experiencing a number of benefits but the one I am […] Read more (opens AVC in a new tab)
