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Unraveling the 5 Ts: The Importance of Traction
Most often we think of traction as related to revenue and revenue growth rate of an enterprise. That was certainly the focus of my...
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Matt Kim
Sep 204 min read
Why We Invested in LeakSignal
Data breaches and leaks have become a significant concern for organizations globally, with the average cost of data breaches now reaching...
Adriana Estevez
Aug 303 min read
Why We Invested in Procurement Sciences AI: Blu Ventures' Strategic Investment in Procurement Innovation
At Blu Ventures, our mission is to invest in innovative companies that offer transformative solutions to critical challenges. Our recent...
Howard Roth
Aug 64 min read
Basic Considerations for Investing in Non-U.S. Companies
Partner Howard Roth reviews the complexities of investing in non-U.S. companies, including accounting, reporting, tax, and regulations.
Ted Olsen & Kara Redman
Jul 113 min read
The Foundational Elements of Brand for Startups
Uncover essential strategies to create a compelling brand that resonates with customers and outshines the competition.
Kathleen Lineberger
Jul 104 min read
Trailblazers: Meet Cory Hohs, CEO of HAAS Alert
Cory Hohs, CEO of HAAS Alert, transforms road safety with V2X communication solutions, inspired by a near-fatal crash.
Kathleen Lineberger
Jun 263 min read
ID.me's Rise to Unicorn Status: Key Lessons for Startup Success
Explore ID.me's journey from TroopSwap to a $150M+ digital identity leader, highlighting lessons in innovation and adaptability.
Hal Shelton
Jun 75 min read
Why and When a Startup Should Consider a Financial Audit
Discover the significance of financial audits for startups and when it's the right time to consider one.
Matt Kim
Jun 44 min read
Why We Invested in Pearl: Blu Ventures' Strategic Bet on Data-Driven Tutoring Solutions
Discover why Blu Ventures invested in Pearl, a data-driven tutoring platform addressing learning loss in the US.
Hal Shelton
May 153 min read
A CEO's Financial Growth Guide: Recognizing When to Transition from Bookkeeper to CFO
Guidelines for when early-stage companies should hire a bookkeeper, controller, fractional CFO, and full-time CFO.
Adriana Estevez
Apr 163 min read
Why We Invested in Elidah: Blu Ventures’ Strategic Investment in Women's Health Through the Lens of the 5 Ts
Explore Blu Ventures' rationale behind their investment in Elidah, broken down by the 5 Ts model.
Matt Kim
Mar 224 min read
Why We Invested in Enveedo: BVI's Investment in the All-In-One Cybersecurity Platform
Venture Fellow Matt Kim speaks with Deal Lead Mike Kostoff to break down Blu's rationale on their recent investment in Enveedo.
Kathleen Lineberger
Mar 154 min read
Trailblazers: Meet Jim Shea, CEO of DeepSig
Jim Shea, CEO of DeepSig, discusses his journey in the cyber industry and the future implications of AI and DeepSig.
Paul Silber
Mar 147 min read
Unraveling the 5 Ts: Blu's Approach to Evaluating Leadership Teams
BVI Partner Paul Silber zeroes in on leadership teams: the first and most important component of BVI's 5 Ts investing framework.
Adriana Estevez
Feb 284 min read
Why We Invested in Breachbits: A Deep Dive into Blu Ventures’ Investment Strategy
Venture Fellow Adriana Estevez describes Blu's rationale on their recent investment in BreachBits.
Hal Shelton
Feb 284 min read
Decoding SaaS Revenue Metrics: A Guide to ARR, CARR & MRR and Their Effect on Financial Performance
BVI Partner Hal Shelton breaks down Saas Revenue Metrics and provides tips for businesses regarding the adoption of these metrics.
Kathleen Lineberger
Jan 295 min read
Trailblazers: Meet Nick Delmonico, CEO of Strados Labs
Nick Delmonico, CEO of Strados Labs, speaks on the founding story of Strados Labs and the FDA's approval process for medical devices.
Matt Hanson
Feb 28, 20234 min read
One Big Mistake Entrepreneurs Make When Telling Their Story
BVI Partner Matt Hanson shares an important message for founders as they develop their story - "Don't be the hero."
Deepika Jonnalagadda
Jan 26, 20224 min read
Trailblazers: Meet Damon Henry, CEO of Asylon
Damon Henry, Co-Founder and CEO of Asylon, speaks to the value of building a strong team culture.
Deepika Jonnalagadda
Sep 14, 20214 min read
Trailblazers: Meet Serene Al-Momen, CEO of Senseware
Serene Al-Momen, Co-Founder and CEO of Senseware, shares her journey as a leader in the IoT industry.
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