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Why Do LPs Keep Funding Venture Capital Despite Mediocre Returns?

Why Do LPs Keep Funding Venture Capital Despite Mediocre Returns?

Every few years, someone points out the elephant in the room: venture capital, in aggregate, underperforms. Most funds fail to beat public market equivalents over long horizons. Yet the industry is awash with capital, and Limited Partners (LPs)—university endowments, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, family offices—keep wiring money.

Avoiding the Trap of Arbitrary Deadlines: Why January 1st is a Bad Idea for System Migrations

Avoiding the Trap of Arbitrary Deadlines: Why January 1st is a Bad Idea for System Migrations

When planning a system migration or go-live for a large-scale IT project, many decision-makers fall into the trap of selecting January 1st as the launch date. On the surface, it might seem logical—a fresh start in a new year, aligning with financial cycles, and offering a clear milestone. However,

Why You Should Keep Your Domain Name Separate from Hosting

Why You Should Keep Your Domain Name Separate from Hosting

When starting a website, one of the first decisions you’ll make is where to register your domain name and host your website. Many providers offer both services in one package, which might seem convenient, but keeping your domain name separate from your hosting is often the smarter choice. Here’

Mastering Your To-Do List: The Art of Writing Actionable Tasks

Mastering Your To-Do List: The Art of Writing Actionable Tasks

When it comes to productivity, a well-crafted to-do list is your best ally. But here's the kicker: not all to-do lists are created equal. The secret lies in how you phrase your tasks. A great to-do list doesn’t just remind you what to do—it guides you

Why Founder and CEO Are Roles, Not Jobs, in Small Companies

Why Founder and CEO Are Roles, Not Jobs, in Small Companies

In the startup world, “Founder & CEO” has become a badge of honor. It’s the title many entrepreneurs covet, a symbol of control over the company they built from scratch. But in reality, wearing both titles is often unsustainable and counterproductive, especially in smaller companies. Trying to embody both

The Key to Leadership: Solving More, Complaining Less

The Key to Leadership: Solving More, Complaining Less

In any workplace, one of the key differentiators between those who rise to leadership roles and those who don't is how they approach problems. We've all encountered challenges, obstacles, or setbacks, but it's how we respond to them that defines our growth. Those who

Balancing Support and Autonomy: Guiding Senior Team Members Towards Independence

Balancing Support and Autonomy: Guiding Senior Team Members Towards Independence

As a manager or leader, one of your key responsibilities is to provide guidance and support to your team. However, there comes a point where you might notice that some senior team members are leaning too heavily on you for assistance, while junior staff are more self-reliant. In such cases,