Here’s what we covered in Sunday’s edition…
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When we’re building a new venture, it’s easy to believe that any money in the door is good money. After all, it takes money to make money. But what if I told you that there IS such thing as bad money?
This week, we’ll dive into good vs. bad money and how to approach your venture-building efforts sustainably.
Here’s what you’ll find:
This Week’s Article: Good vs. Bad Money
Share This: What is Good Money?
Case Study: Pandesic: When Corporate Capital Becomes a Liability
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Why you should read it ☝️
This breakdown of the nine worst corporate-backed investments is a masterclass in what happens when capital flows faster than strategy. For anyone inside a large company pushing new ventures, it's a reminder that not all funding is helpful. Especially when it drives premature scale or misaligned bets.
This article names names, connects the dots between ambition and oversight, and makes the case for smarter, staged investment. If you're serious about building ventures that survive past the press release, read this and reverse-engineer what not to do.
Why you should read it ☝️
This piece distills years of corporate venture capital experience into three critical principles that separate high-performing CVC units from the rest. It’s especially relevant if you’re trying to build (or fix) a venture program inside a large org. The focus isn’t just on picking winners; it delves into how to structure for success: strategic alignment, operating independence, and disciplined governance. If your funding model isn't delivering real returns or spinouts that matter, this is a must-read playbook.
Why you should read it ☝️
This LinkedIn article is a blunt but useful walk through the most common reasons corporate venture capital programs fall apart. From misalignment with strategy to lack of autonomy for venture teams, it highlights the structural issues that quietly sabotage even well-funded efforts. If you're leading or advising a CVC function, it's a quick gut-check on whether you're setting ventures up to learn and win, or just to burn cash quietly.
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