The way venture capitalists think about fund-raising can be a black box. But investors must think about their go-to-market strategy for raising their own funds, just as much as they think about how their portfolio companies find their market fit. All season on Build Mode, we’ve explored how founders should approach marketing, but this week we’re exploring how VCs sell themselves to founders as trustworthy partners, and to LPs as worthwhile investments. Isabelle Johannessen spoke with Graham & Walker’s Leslie Feinzaig and XYZ Venture’s Ross Fubini about raising their first funds and how that experience has given them empathy for the founder fundraising experience. Feinzaig came into venture capital with very few industry connections.”It was hundreds of pitches.…
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For the past two decades, the Call of Duty titles have almost always been the US’s top-selling games of the year. But it looks like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is experiencing a marked decline in sales from its predecessor, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.According to GamesIndustry.bizAlinea Analytics’ data indicates that Black Ops 7 sold 401,000 copies on Steam in the first 26 days after its launch. By comparison, Black Ops 6 sold 2.3 million copies in the same time period in 2024. Call of Duty games have historically sold fewer copies on Steam than on consoles, and…
Nothing launched the Phone (3a) and Phone (3a) Pro in March, and now it’s apparently busy working on their successors. Today a new rumor purports to bring us some details about them. The Nothing Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro will use Snapdragon 7 series chips, presumably the latest Gen 4. It’s unclear if they’ll both go for the 7 Gen 4 or the 7s Gen 4, or if the vanilla model will get the 7s Gen 4 and the Pro will get the 7 Gen 4. Only the Pro will support eSIM, as per this source. There are some colors…
Microsoft solves Windows 11 webcam issue, allowing users to update finally PCWorld
With the cold winter weather comes closed windows and doors, shutting polluted indoor air in your home. While you could get an air purifier to keep fresh air in the home, it requires power and space. With 78% of US adults worrying about high energy bills, according to a recent CNET survey, adding more power needs to the home may not be appealing. Improving your indoor environment with houseplants can have the same effect and add visual beauty to your home. There are a lot of great options Reddit green thumbs recommend for beginners, so don’t worry if you have…
It’s almost January, which means a whole load of new Samsung Galaxy flagships are (probably) just around the corner.We don’t yet know whether the Galaxy S26 line will arrive in January or February (the initially touted March release date now seems unlikely), but we do at least have a pretty good idea of what to expect from these next-gen Android phones thanks to a host of leaks and rumors.So, in this article, I’ll be breaking down five of the biggest Galaxy S26 rumors to get you excited (or not) for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus, and Galaxy S26 Ultra,…
Spotify announced on Wednesday that, for the first time, it’s giving users more control over the streaming service’s algorithm. That’s at least how the company is framing the launch of its new “Promoted Playlists,” a feature that will initially be available to Premium subscribers in New Zealand. The feature, which is currently available in English only, is still in beta and will evolve before rolling out to other markets, according to Spotify. The new tool allows users to describe what they want to hear in a personalized playlist that reflects the “full arc” of their tastes, according to the company.…
There’s been a lot of anticipation for Battlefield 6’s version 1.1.3.0 patch. The patch kicks off the third and final phase of the game’s first season, adding some new holiday-themed content. More the new content itself, the update’s biggest additions are almost entirely gameplay-related. Unfortunately, for as much as the changes in 1.1.3.0 have been well received, the launch has been marred by a series of technical issues, some of which are a little unusual. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Immediately after patch 1.1.3.0 went live, players on PC started reporting massive stutters that…
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Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long over and out for 2025, so you’ll have to keep your eyes peeled for any winter and potential Boxing Day sales in the US. However, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally is on Amazon for $489.99 (was $599.99), with an 18% discount knocking $110 off.While it arguably struggles to outdo the Steam Deck on value, this discount makes it nearly as cheap as the Steam Deck 512GB LCD, which is priced at $449. Yes, the ROG Xbox Ally’s AMD Ryzen Z2A processor is in the same ballpark as the Steam Deck’s custom APU, but…