Over the course of the past few months, I have enjoyed the privilege of listening to our investors speak to countless entrepreneurs at various stages with their companies and ideas. Although no...
On December 19th, the Angel Venture Fair hosted their 10th Annual Snake Pit. This event is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to hear the perspective and advice of angel investors,...
Robin Hood Ventures Executive Director Ellen Weber participated in the Ben Franklin Learning Center's Capital Call on December 6th, 2022. This call was moderated by John Sider, the Vice President...
We just launched a new jobs page for anyone looking to work for a fast-growing startup! This page lists every job available at our portfolio companies - everything from internships...
One of the most important tools an entrepreneur has in their toolbox is their pitch deck. The pitch deck is a document that talks to investors in their language, and...
Towards the end of June, I had the opportunity to sit in on a lunch meeting with several RHV members, employees, and the CEO of one of our portfolio companies. Although...
Robin Hood Ventures' Ellen Weber appeared on the Blind Entrepreneurship podcast with Johnathan Grzybowski to discuss the Philadelphia VC environment. The episode can be found here. EPISODE SUMMARY Ellen Weber is passionate...
You never forget having to fire someone. And unfortunately, I have had to fire quite a few people. During the dot-com boom of the late 1990s and early 2000s, new...
For startups considering the venture-backed route, an infusion of capital can be a pivotal moment that helps fill up the office, raise up regional or international outposts or get a product across the finish line. Really, venture...
A frequent question entrepreneurs have when they are just starting their company is: how secretive should I be about my idea? My answer: you should talk about it to almost...