Founder Reading is a newsletter of advanced-level, must-read articles for entrepreneurs, human-curated from hundreds of VC's, startups, and operators.

If you haven't signed up, you can subscribe here.

If you enjoyed today's publication, share it with someone who will find it useful! 

Thursday, 16/1/2020

EXITS: Mac Lackey, Founder of Exit DNA, reminds founders to proactively design their companies so that they can be sold, and provides advice on how to prepare and maximize exit value: How to Plan for an Exit with Exit DNA's Mac Lackey

INVESTOR INTERVIEW: Leo Polovets of Susa Ventures walks through a framework on de-risking the major risk centers facing a startup, the common mistakes founding teams often make with regard to such risks, the importance of the "explore vs. exploit" approach, when to use it and more: 203. Raising Fund III, A Framework to De-risk Your Startup, & When to Explore vs. Exploit (Leo Polovets)

HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT: Jason Lemkin, Founder of SaaStr, points out that commission-only salespeople typically don't work out, and suggests how early start startups should approach hiring: Where can I find commission-only salespeople online to sell B2B software?

LEADERSHIP: Fred Wilson of Union Square Ventures reflects on the article written by Jerry Colonna that argues that the only balm against the pain of becoming the leader is to see the lessons implicit in the practice of being one: The Crucible Of Leadership

MANAGEMENT: Rob Go, Co-Founder at NextView Ventures, on what  being a "pro" as an entrepreneur and as a venture capitalist looks like: Being a Pro

Curated by Alex Small. If you have feedback article or publication sr. auggestions, please email:
Alex@FounderReading.com