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Daily Edition · Page 8

THE DAILY INDEX

Technology, AI, software, security, crypto and business

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remofirst.com

TLDR Founders

MISALIGNED INCENTIVES IN VENTURE CAPITAL

The growing disconnect between general partners and founders is reshaping venture capital dynamics. With fund sizes expanding, many firms now prioritize management fees over profit-sharing incentives, leading to rapid capital deployment and less involvement with portfolio companies. Founders should assess if their VCs prioritize “2% or 20%” motives, focusing on whether the partnership aligns with growth or fund management.

cloudedjudgement.substack.com · 5 min

TLDR Founders

DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FUNDS

Two new fund announcements reveal contrasting strategies in venture capital. General Catalyst's $8B raise embodies the “capital agglomerator” approach, leveraging vast resources across sectors, while Chemistry Fund's $350M strategy embraces boutique investing, emphasizing close founder partnerships. This juxtaposition highlights the importance for founders to align with a fund's philosophy — whether they need broad support from larger firms or focused commitment from a specialized partner.

investing1012dot0.substack.com · 4 min

TLDR Founders

A $1.7B FAILURE | PE BUYS ZUORA

Zuora's $1.7B acquisition by Silver Lake offers mixed results for investors, as IPO investors lost nearly 30% over six years due to dilution. Despite low valuations, Zuora has characteristics PE firms find attractive, including a manageable revenue multiple and signs of improved free cash flow. Silver Lake's success depends on reducing complexity in Zuora's implementation-heavy product and drastically cutting stock-based compensation.

onlycfo.io · 4 min

TLDR Founders

HOW TO HELP YOUR NEW AES MASTER THE DISCOVERY CALL

Ramping up new Account Executives (AEs) can be challenging, especially during the discovery call phase. Setting a clear agenda, engaging each participant, and sending fast follow-ups are key steps to building a productive dialogue. Documenting and coaching based on these principles helps AEs understand buyer personas and maintain a structured cadence. Role-playing and real-time feedback also enable new AEs to master essential sales skills.

dearstage2.com · 5 min

TLDR Founders

BUILDING AN SEO GROWTH MODEL

A top-down SEO growth model helps secure internal support by projecting future traffic, conversions, and revenue generated through SEO efforts. Start by estimating incremental traffic from direct competitors (high-intent) and indirect competitors (lower-intent), applying relevance discounts to ensure accuracy. Convert projected traffic into conversions, using historical rates for high- and low-intent traffic, and finally, calculate revenue by applying customer lifetime value (LTV). This model provides a clear, data-driven roadmap, highlighting the tangible impact of SEO investment for key stakeholders.

reforge.com · 4 min

TLDR Founders

YOUR GUIDE TO FUNDRAISING

Raising capital isn't about the sprint. It's a year-long strategy of building relationships, nurturing trust, and creating momentum well before you're in urgent need. This 12-month roadmap lays out each phase, from early connections and consistent updates to perfecting your pitch and securing those essential investor intros. Following this plan helps founders avoid last-minute scrambles and secure capital with confidence, positioning them strongly in the fundraising process.

linkedin.com · 4 min

TLDR Founders

DON'T BE EVIL

This reflection examines why companies, like Google, struggle to maintain their ideals as they grow. Initially, Google's “Don't be evil” mantra seemed achievable due to its financial success, which allowed it to avoid certain compromises. However, many companies, driven by survival rather than profit, are forced to adopt practices that challenge their principles. As ambitions rise — especially in sectors like AI — the tension between ideals and market pressures intensifies. Lofty goals are admirable, but most companies must navigate compromises to thrive in competitive markets.

benn.substack.com · 8 min

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