Published Apr 14, 2017

20VC: How Investors Can Get Into The Best Deals & Why Founders First Point Of Contact Should Be With The Investment Decision-Maker with Spencer Kimball, Founder & CEO @ Cockroach Labs

Spencer Kimball, founder of Cockroach Labs, delves into innovative startup practices, highlighting the four-day work week and the significance of transparency and direct communication in VC-founder relations, while drawing upon historical and economic insights from Edward Gibbon, Ben Bernanke, and Paul Krugman to shape his business philosophies.

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Startup Culture and Productivity
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VC Founder Relations
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Historical and Economic Insights
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20VC: How Investors Can Get Into The Best Deals & Why Founders First Point Of Contact Should Be With The Investment Decision-Maker with Spencer Kimball, Founder & CEO @ Cockroach Labs

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Exploring Historical Narratives

The Four Day Work Week

VC Conversations

Changing Startup Culture

VC Founder Relations

The Future of Databases

Embracing Constructive Challenge

Must-Read Economics Blogs

Investing Partners and Evaluating Quality

Raising Startup Capital

Building Cockroach Labs

Maximizing VC Deal Chances

Greenhouse Software Empowers Hiring

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Startup Culture and Productivity

VC Founder Relations

Historical and Economic Insights

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Episode Highlights

Startup Culture and Productivity

VC Founder RelationsSpencer Kimball, founder of Cockroach Labs, shares strategies for VCs to secure top deals and emphasizes the importance of direct communication with decision-makers. He highlights the role of trust and proactive engagement in building successful investor relationships.

VC Founder Relations

Historical and Economic Insights

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