Mastering the VC Game
A Venture Capital Insider Reveals How to Get from Start-up to IPO on Your Terms

---Summary--- Had I read this book before I set on the path for a financing round, then I would have enjoyed this book much more. Now, after having completed two financing rounds I felt as though the book was more of a review of what I already knew than learning something new. With that said, I highl......more

I was hoping to learn something here and I found it interesting. Apparently if you didn't go to MIT, Stanford, or Harvard you are screwed. (Unless you're super passionate, connected, and killer innovative/smart/creative).......more

A concise well-written book on the various aspects of the VC business. The book covers the fundraising, term sheets, and their nuances, the VC-founder dynamics during the growth phase of the company, and pitching to VCs (and how to select the right VC partners). I also liked the last section on the......more

The book is stacked with VC and startup stories. I find the parts where he shares motives and common drama scenarios very insightful. He does highlight the importance of some topics in the termsheet... may be three routes or drivers to IPO but not much detailed. As the book comes close to the end, I f......more

Well summarized basic info.......more