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Matt Hoffman, Tania Luna

Human Capital: The Essential Guide to Scaling People Systems

Learn how to build a startup that outlearns the competition with this talent guide.

3 MIN READ

talent & leadership
talent & leadership
Matt Hoffman, Latif Peracha

Investing in Northstar's Series A: Redefining Financial Wellness

Discover why more companies should offer financial wellness as an employee benefit.

3 MIN READ

investment updates
investment updates
M13 Team

Venture Capital Metrics: How VC Firms Are Measured

After examining a VC firm’s quantitative metrics, remember to evaluate these qualitative metrics as well.

7 MIN READ

fundraising
fundraising
M13 Team

Seed Funding for Tech Startups: Everything You Need to Know

Beyond the seed check, early-stage founders get operational support and more from a VC firm like M13.

6 MIN READ

fundraising
fundraising
M13 Team

What Is a Full-Stack Startup?

Find out why creating an end-to-end product can be an advantage during times of uncertainty.

7 MIN READ

operations
operations
M13 Team

IPO Readiness Checklist: How to Go Public

Is going public the right exit strategy for your startup? Here are some ways to find out.

7 MIN READ

fundraising
fundraising
M13 Team

Founders' Stock: Everything You Need to Know

Get answers to questions about startup equity like when to issue founders’ stock and why it matters.

10 MIN READ

fundraising
fundraising
M13 Team

What Every Founder Should Know About 409A Valuation

Every startup needs to have a 409A valuation performed annually. Here’s why.

7 MIN READ

fundraising
fundraising
M13 Team

How to Raise Capital for Your Startup

Find out if crowdfunding, venture firms, angel investors, or bootstrapping is right for your startup.

7 MIN READ

fundraising
fundraising
M13 Team

Series A vs. Series B Funding: What's the Difference?

Get to know the stages of startup funding from seed to Series C funding.

7 MIN READ

fundraising
fundraising
Sarah Tomolonius

Our Holistic Approach to Investing: Introducing M13’s ESG Policy

Learn more about why having an ESG mindset is part of our founding story.

5 MIN READ

updates from M13
updates from M13
Christine Choi, Kindra Mason

Overheard on Slack: What It Means to Be a Community Today

From Richard Branson to Paris Hilton, here’s a look back at M13’s Founder Day.

3 MIN READ

updates from M13
updates from M13
Lindsey Marlowe

Demystifying the Offer Process

Get advice on negotiating a job offer at a startup, including counteroffers.

2 MIN READ

talent & leadership
talent & leadership
Lindsey Marlowe

The Future of Tech, Reading & Mental Wellness with Padmasree Warrior

Discover how reading can help improve mental wellness—and be a social activity.

3 MIN READ

updates from M13
updates from M13
Sarah Tomolonius, Lindsey Marlowe

The Future of Capital and ESG

The evolution of ESG includes building culture with diversity and inclusion.

6 MIN READ

updates from M13
updates from M13
Christine Choi

Leadership at M13

We’re working harder to listen, learn, and build the trust it takes to ask for help.

10 MIN READ

talent & leadership
talent & leadership
Lindsey Marlowe

Building a Compelling Personal Brand

Whether you’re the one hiring or being hired, discover what can make a personal brand stand out.

4 MIN READ

talent & leadership
talent & leadership
Gautam Gupta

Investing in Shef: A Marketplace for Homemade Food

M13 is thrilled to invest in Shef’s $8.8 million seed round alongside Y Combinator and Craft Ventures.

2 MIN READ

investment updates
investment updates
Matt Hoffman

Best Practices for Developing a Strong Startup Culture

Completing a values exercise with your team can help raise important trade-off questions.

2 MIN READ

talent & leadership
talent & leadership
Brian Carroll

Struggling with Uncertainty in Finance and Operations Post-Series A

Consider these priorities when reviewing your startup’s finance and operations.

1 MIN READ

operations
operations
Christine Choi

How to Build a Startup: Lessons From Virgin America

The founding team of a U.S. airline reminisces about building a strong brand, product, and culture.

5 MIN READ

operations
operations
Lindsey Marlowe, Karl Alomar

Karl Alomar on a Path Forward

In a crisis, a positive mindset is as important as the strategy itself.

1 MIN READ

talent & leadership
talent & leadership