Pick a VC’s Brain: What Metrics Should I Be Tracking?

The latest edition of our Dear Abby for startup founders. A VC explains what metrics investors are likely to track for a seed stage company. By Renee DiResta (Principal, O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures) Once a promising seed-stage company is funded, what are the business...

Bring Your Questions for VC Renee DiResta

The OATV associate has offered to field questions from founders. What would you like to ask her? By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) Have a question about etiquette? Dear Abby has you covered. Need some advice on how to behave in the bedroom? Dr. Ruth should be...

Visualizing the Future of Government

I am struck by how new and potentially game-changing data visualization is for public servants. By Renee DiResta (Associate, O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures) The future of government is one of increased transparency and collaborative problem-solving. What gets us...

VCs to Women: Please Apply!

Two years ago, venture capital firm OATV bemoaned the lack of female applicants for an open associate position. A tweet today indicates things haven’t changed much. What’s stopping female applicants? By Jessica Stillman (Editor, Women 2.0) When an...