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Paul Silber
Oct 1, 20246 min read
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...
Howard Roth
Aug 6, 20244 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 11, 20243 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
Jun 26, 20243 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 7, 20245 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.
Hal Shelton
May 15, 20243 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.
Paul Silber
Mar 14, 20247 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.
Hal Shelton
Feb 28, 20244 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.
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."
Paul Silber
Apr 15, 20218 min read
The 5 Ts: A Blu Venture Investors Guide to Raising Early-Stage Capital
We utilize the same set of criteria to evaluate every deal, which we have distilled into an easy-to-remember paradigm called "The 5 Ts."
Josh Miller & Deepika Jonnalagadda
Jul 13, 20208 min read
5 Cybersecurity Trends in a Post-COVID-19 World
The partners at Blu Ventures and founders of BVI portfolio companies, Botdoc and HighSide, share insights about post COVID-19 cyber trends.
Josh Miller & Deepika Jonnalagadda
Apr 12, 20207 min read
Blu Ventures’ Guide To Startups For Surviving A Global Crisis
Drawing on past crises, the partners at Blu Ventures share five major actions startups should take now to ensure survival during COVID-19.
David Wilson
Jul 18, 20183 min read
Equifax, Facebook, & Foreign Governments: What Have We Done Since?
Blu Ventures portfolio company Adlumin, a software company that provides cloud-native cybersecurity solutions, tackles consumer privacy.
David Wilson
Jul 9, 20183 min read
Telehealth and the Journey for Better Care
Avizia (now an exited Blu Ventures portfolio company) drives efficiencies in the telehealth system with lower costs and expanded reach.
David Wilson
Jun 25, 20184 min read
For A Better Internet
Legacy Internet service providers are unpopular. Blu Ventures portfolio company NewConnect is breaking through the barriers of the industry.
David Wilson
Jun 18, 20183 min read
Is There a Monster on Your Table?
PFP Cybersecurity, a Blu Ventures portfolio company, is solving the infinite cyber risks posed by IoT devices, giving you peace of mind.
David Wilson
Jun 11, 20184 min read
Where Physical & Digital Thrive Together
The retail resale industry goes from brick and mortar to online with LePrix, a Blu Ventures portfolio company focused on reducing waste.
David Wilson
Jun 4, 20183 min read
The Redefinition of War
War is heading from traditional battlefields to digital battlegrounds as cyber crime becomes the greatest threat to any company worldwide.
David Wilson
May 20, 20184 min read
Frozen Food's Unlikeliest Hero: Millennials
Millennials are driving frozen food sales upward after years of decline. Blu Ventures portfolio company Bright Greens is joining the charge.
David Wilson
Apr 13, 20185 min read
The Hill Meets The Valley
Every website you visit on the Internet monitors and tracks your data. TrackOff, a Blu Ventures portfolio company, makes you invisible.
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