Decoding the Future of Venture Capital

08/05/2026

The corporate venture capital playbook: building an arm the board will actually fund

Learn how to design a corporate venture capital strategy that avoids innovation theatre, with real CVC case studies, mandate design tips, governance KPIs and founder alignment tactics for CEOs, CFOs and boards.

How parking investment consultants in NYC turn urban constraints into sector focused value

Learn how parking investment consultants in NYC help CEOs and sector focused funds turn fragmented parking assets into a scalable, data driven real estate strategy in New York City’s complex regulatory environment.

by Otis Blackwood

Lockheed Martin Ventures doubles to $1B: the corporate venture playbook gets a $600M upgrade

Types of Venture Funds

Global VC Landscape and Key Players

04/05/2026

Lockheed Martin Ventures doubles to $1B: the corporate venture playbook gets a $600M upgrade

Lockheed Martin’s 1B fund signals a new era for corporate venture capital in defense, with CVCs competing on terms, dual-use theses, and board-level strategic impact.

by Leonardo Agostini

How equity research firms in Austin, Texas reshape CEO strategy in the global venture capital landscape

Current Trends in Venture Capital

16/07/2026

How equity research firms in Austin, Texas reshape CEO strategy in the global venture capital landscape

Discover how equity research firms in Austin, Texas help CEOs shape capital allocation, private equity outcomes, and global corporate development strategy using data-driven local insights.

by Leonardo Agostini

Biotech venture in 2026: why the $600M rounds are not a bubble

Salary and Compensation Structures

06/05/2026

Biotech venture in 2026: why the $600M rounds are not a bubble

Biotech venture capital trends can look frothy, but late-stage mega rounds are really structured options on clinical trials and pharma M&A. Learn how Phase 2 costs, pharma acquirers, platform versus program bets, and geopolitics shape biotech valuations for CEOs and generalist VCs.

by Eloise Adler

How CEOs should think about the ExxonMobil savings plan in a venture fund compensation strategy

Key Challenges in Venture Capital

15/07/2026

How CEOs should think about the ExxonMobil savings plan in a venture fund compensation strategy

Learn how the ExxonMobil savings plan can inform CEO-level compensation strategy in venture funds, from tax-efficient salary and bonus design to match formulas, vesting schedules, and investment menus that support long-term talent retention.

by Isabella Fiorentino

Diversify then concentrate: the portfolio construction rule every emerging manager gets wrong

Legal and Regulatory Environment

07/05/2026

Diversify then concentrate: the portfolio construction rule every emerging manager gets wrong

Learn how venture capital portfolio construction really works: why 30+ startups per VC fund, 50–70% reserves, and disciplined follow-on strategy matter for CEOs raising capital.

by Harold McBride

How trustee corporations reshape corporate trust in the venture capital ecosystem

Salary and Compensation Structures

13/07/2026

How trustee corporations reshape corporate trust in the venture capital ecosystem

How trustee corporations shape venture-backed companies’ legal strategy, governance, and family wealth planning, with data-backed insights on corporate trustees in modern capital markets.

by Otis Blackwood

Rethinking RSU tax news for CEOs: strategic equity, timing and long term value

11/07/2026

Rethinking RSU tax news for CEOs: strategic equity, timing and long term value

In-depth guide to RSU tax news for CEOs: how RSU vesting taxation, ordinary income and capital gains interact, with NASPP and IRS sources, a worked vesting example, and practical strategies for equity compensation design and personal tax planning.

by Ava Henderson

Series A funding requirements in 2026: the real bar founders need to clear

12/05/2026

Series A funding requirements in 2026: the real bar founders need to clear

Detailed guide to modern Series A funding requirements: ARR and growth benchmarks, burn multiple expectations, team and governance signals, market-fit evidence, and how these metrics translate into real term-sheet dynamics for founders.

The IC memo anatomy: what partners actually read before the vote

by Jean-Christophe Durand

03/05/2026

The IC memo anatomy: what partners actually read before the vote

How CEOs should read and shape a VC investment committee memo, from risk narrative and valuation to bear cases, governance, and long term capital strategy.

How CEOs can leverage value investing firms in southern California for strategic geographic advantage

Geographical Strategies in VC

10/07/2026

How CEOs can leverage value investing firms in southern California for strategic geographic advantage

Learn how CEOs can work with value investing firms in Southern California, compare Los Angeles and San Francisco capital partners, and design a multi-city private equity and venture capital strategy backed by real data and practical checklists.

Zero Shot and the new emerging manager template: what OpenAI alumni funds teach allocators

Types of Venture Funds

27/04/2026

Zero Shot and the new emerging manager template: what OpenAI alumni funds teach allocators

How emerging manager venture funds like Zero Shot are reshaping operator-led VC, LP diligence, and CEO-investor dynamics, with concrete mechanics and strategic implications.

Understanding Venture Capital

What an investment priorities plan really means for a CEO in venture capital

10/07/2026

What an investment priorities plan really means for a CEO in venture capital

Guidance for venture-backed CEOs on turning an investment priorities plan into a concrete capital allocation roadmap that aligns investors, climate and infrastructure decisions, and operating rhythms.

by Isabella Fiorentino

The 2026 term sheet pendulum: why participating preferred is back on the table

28/04/2026

The 2026 term sheet pendulum: why participating preferred is back on the table

Participating preferred term sheets are reshaping venture capital outcomes. Learn how liquidation preferences, participation rights, and bridge round terms shift value between preferred and common shareholders, and how founders and boards can negotiate smarter.

Term sheet negotiation tips that actually move the needle for founders

07/05/2026

Term sheet negotiation tips that actually move the needle for founders

Practical term sheet negotiation guide for CEOs: how liquidation preferences, participation, pay-to-play, board control, and protective provisions really shape founder dilution and exit outcomes, with data-backed benchmarks and example clauses.

Evaluating Startups for Investment

Crusoe at $10B: pricing AI infrastructure when the SaaS comparables stop working

Evaluating Startups for Investment

23/04/2026

Crusoe at $10B: pricing AI infrastructure when the SaaS comparables stop working

Crusoe’s $1.38B Series E shows AI infrastructure venture capital is a distinct asset class. How CEOs should rethink valuation, capital structure, and sector-focused funds.

by Ava Henderson

How CEOs should think about software company valuation multiples beyond headline numbers

Roles and Careers in Venture Capital

04/07/2026

How CEOs should think about software company valuation multiples beyond headline numbers

Learn how software company valuation multiples in 2026 will be driven by ARR, NRR, EBITDA, market structure, and customer concentration, with benchmark data from BVP, Meritech, and recent SaaS M&A trends.

by Tanisha Patel

How a venture capital analyst reshapes strategic options for CEOs

Evaluating Startups for Investment

03/07/2026

How a venture capital analyst reshapes strategic options for CEOs

Discover how venture capital analysts influence CEO strategy, from startup evaluation and deal sourcing to boardroom decisions, internal venture capabilities, and effective collaboration with VC funds.

by Otis Blackwood

Startup valuation methods in 2026: when Berkus, DCF, and scorecard actually apply