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5 creative ways VC head of platforms can empower startup founders during an economic decline

The VC platform role has grown in popularity over the past five years. But many VCs viewed it as a "nice to have" when they needed a differentiation factor. 

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Mar 26, 2022

Elevating Startups: The Pivotal Role of the Head of Platform For VCs

A platform role in VC plays a pivotal role in developing and growing portfolio companies. It also enables the VC firm to stand out from the crowd as the competition gets fierce with each passing day.

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Aug 11, 2022

Hiring A Head Of Platform For Your VC Or PE Firm? Here's What To Look For In Your Next Candidate.

A successful VC or private equity firm needs a mix of perspectives and abilities to prosper. The head of platform should be no different. While the head of platform needs to have an intimate understanding of the industry, it is equally essential for them to be able to bring new and fresh perspective

Jul 25, 2022

How Banks Are Utilising Web Platforms To Build Loyalty, Award Discounts and Recommend Vendors to their Client Base.

The business world has been changing at an incredible pace, and many banks are beginning to notice this as they realize that their customers want services beyond what was once required.

Jul 4, 2022

Understanding Venture Capital and Vendor Management

In today’s uncertain and volatile global economy, with inflation rising and recession potentially looming, smart entrepreneurs will prioritize both investment strategies and vendor management at an early stage.

Jul 2, 2022

Top Red Flags Investors Look For While Vetting A Vendor Or Supplier To Their Portfolio Companies

Vetting a new vendor or supplier is integral to maintaining a successful and thriving business. However, not everyone may be aware of precisely what to look for when making this decision.

Jun 23, 2022

Why Vendor Relationship Management is something every startup (and investor) needs to think about.

The global economy is experiencing a level of volatility and uncertainty not seen since the 2007/08 financial meltdown. Inflation, geopolitical instability, tighter monetary policy, and the global supply chain crisis are impacting industries ranging from retail to construction to aerospace. On June

Jun 15, 2022

Understanding the Finance Ecosystem: The Role of Private Equity and Venture Capital

Private equity and venture capital are key components of the 21 st century innovation and finance ecosystems. Each serves a specific purpose and is geared toward different types of companies and time horizons.

Feb 22, 2022

What are the most popular vendors and tools for early stage startups?

GetProven ensures easy access to top-line service providers for startups. It saves you time from searching for the right providers with never-ending email trails and meetings that take away a chunk of time and attention from other more important agendas.

Feb 19, 2022

How can PE firms differentiate and manage efficiencies across their portfolio companies?

A smart PE firm today ensures that it has assistance from tech tools at every step to maximize not just its own potential but also that of the portfolio companies.

Feb 1, 2022

The Startups’ Guide to Vendor Management

Onward and Upward When this large area of business management does not need constant engagement, start-ups can really focus on agendas their growth and success really rely on.

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