Apr 11, 2021

Id4 #118 how to decide, Raising too much capital, Team compensation

By Id4 ventures • Issue #118 • View online

Hi,

5 great articles, this week.

First one from the great Reid Hoffman on how to decide. the key to everything as an entrepreneur.

Talking about decisions, how much to raise and at what valuation are key ones. It can make or break your company. Often the ego get in the way, and it feel the more the better but it’s not always the case. The dangers of raising too much capital and The Hidden Costs of High Valuations will help you decide more objectively.

the 2 other articles focus on team objectives and compensation, subjects where you need to decide well as well.

From Id4 portfolio a great piece from Miuros : Key Customer Experience Predictions for Customer Service Teams

Enjoy the read, Enjoy your week,

The Id4 team.

Articles we liked at Id4 ventures

How to Decide | Greylock

Making decisions is one of the core competencies of entrepreneurship. When you’re in the thick of things, you may be making multiple decisions per hour.

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Venture Capital 'foie gras': The dangers of raising too much capital | Sifted

There’s more money than ever in the market and startups are getting stuffed full of capital — but that’s not such a great thing.

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The Hidden Costs of High Valuations | by Founder Collective

Encouraging founders to raise less VC feels like telling people to eat spinach when everyone in the startup world is munching on Shake Shack, but it has benefits: 🥇 Better partners 💰 Smaller…

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The Startup Guide To Building Successful OKRs (Examples Included)

OKRs are a popular framework for setting goals, especially at startups. Here’s everything you need to know to get started.

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