Chris Neumann 11/6/24 Chris Neumann 11/6/24

It’s Okay to Go Outside

There’s growing evidence that spending time away from work — particularly in nature — not only has a powerful effect on our health and well-being but improves our productivity.

Chris Neumann 10/30/24 Chris Neumann 10/30/24

Let’s Celebrate Risk-Taking!

One of the biggest cultural differences between the US and other countries is the degree to which Americans value and celebrate risk-taking.

Chris Neumann 10/23/24 Chris Neumann 10/23/24

Know Your Competition

If an investor knows more about your competition than you do, that’s a problem.

Chris Neumann 10/16/24 Chris Neumann 10/16/24

What Happens After You Sign a Term Sheet?

Here are the steps that occur between signing a VC term sheet and the money being deposited into your startup’s bank account.

Chris Neumann 10/9/24 Chris Neumann 10/9/24

The Times They Are A-Changin’

Ecosystems around the world have been evolving, adapting and reconfiguring themselves post-Covid.

Chris Neumann 10/2/24 Chris Neumann 10/2/24

Things I Think I Think - Q3 2024

We're heading into the home stretch of 2024. Here are 5 Things I Think I Think: Q3 2024.

Chris Neumann 9/25/24 Chris Neumann 9/25/24

Why I Don’t Invest in “Outsourced” Startups

Startups that outsource the majority of their core work can be extremely profitable. But as a VC, I will never invest in one.

Chris Neumann 9/18/24 Chris Neumann 9/18/24

YC's Move to 4 Batches is a Win for Founders

Last week, YC doubled the number of batches it's running each year. Here's why that's good news for founders.

Chris Neumann 9/11/24 Chris Neumann 9/11/24

Thank You, Jerry

This week, angel investor and prolific blogger, Jerry Neumann, penned his "resignation letter"

Chris Neumann 9/4/24 Chris Neumann 9/4/24

When Life Gives You Lemons 🍋

I come from a family of entrepreneurs, which makes running a lemonade stand a rite of passage in our family.

Chris Neumann 8/28/24 Chris Neumann 8/28/24

2 Minutes for Instigating

My name is Chris. And I’m an instigator. Here's the story of Vancouver Founders Day.

Chris Neumann 8/21/24 Chris Neumann 8/21/24

The Mythical U.S. Lead Investor

The stereotype that local investors don’t lead rounds but "foreign investors" do exists all over the world. But is it true?

Chris Neumann 8/7/24 Chris Neumann 8/7/24

How to Pitch Hard Tech to a Generalist VC

To increase fundraising success with generalist VCs, hard tech founders must show that your startup fits the traditional VC model. Here's how.

Chris Neumann 7/31/24 Chris Neumann 7/31/24

I Never Wanted to be a VC

When I graduated from Stanford more than 20 years ago, nobody aspired to "be a VC".

Chris Neumann 7/24/24 Chris Neumann 7/24/24

How to Connect with a VC on LinkedIn

Connecting on LinkedIn can be the easiest way to open a direct line of communication with a potential investor. But you have to do it right.

Chris Neumann 7/17/24 Chris Neumann 7/17/24

How to Pitch a VC at a Party

Pitching an investor at a party is very different from pitching in an office, a coffee shop or over Zoom. Here are 6 tips for pitching a VC at a party.