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1 week ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
If you’ve ever received a startup job offer with “10,000 stock options” and wondered what that’s actually worth—you’re not alone. Most startup employees (and even founders) don’t fully understand how equity compensation works. Between strike prices, 409A valuations, vesting schedules, and exit multiples, startup stock options can feel more like a lottery ticket than a financial asset.
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1 week ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
If you're a founder raising capital, odds are you’ve heard a lot about venture capital — and not enough about venture debt. But this quiet financing tool has gone from niche to mainstream, especially in the last decade, and it’s now a serious alternative for startups. Venture debt is a non-dilutive way for startups to raise capital without giving up equity. It helps extend runway, fund growth, and preserve ownership—if used strategically.
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1 week ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
"Wondering how venture capitalists decide your startup’s valuation?" This guide breaks down the proven Venture Capital Method — and includes a Excel model to help you run your own numbers. If you’re a founder raising capital, understanding how investors value your startup is one of the most underrated superpowers you can have. Most founders know about pre-money, post-money, and dilution.
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Another week, another pulse check on venture. From top insights and reports to new funds, VC jobs, and the hottest deals—here’s everything you need to stay ahead. Let’s dive in 👇Vanta’s EU AI Act Checklist helps startups cut through the noise and stay compliant without slowing down. ✅ Understand how the Act impacts your product✅ Get clear, actionable steps for compliance✅ Avoid common pitfalls earlyStay ahead:What If the Mega Funds Are Right?
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
A database to help founders find VCs with fresh funds, focused mandates, and dry powder to back your next round. Most investor lists are filled with noise. They tell you who invests in early-stage—but not when they last raised, or whether they’re still actively deploying. And here’s the truth most founders miss:Fund size and vintage matter more than logos. If a VC raised their fund 5 years ago, chances are they’re done deploying. If their fund size is $800M, they’re likely moving upstream.
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
One of the most common challenges for founders? Getting in front of investors without a warm intro. Most venture capital firms still rely on personal networks. But some investors are flipping the script: they openly invite cold pitches from founders — especially those building in AI, SaaS, fintech, digital health, marketplaces, and more. If you’re raising a round and don’t have a big network, this is the list you need.
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
A clean, clear cap table builds investor trust, speeds up funding, and helps founders stay in control. A messy one? It raises red flags, slows deals, and creates chaos down the line. Whether you're raising your first round or prepping for Series C, this guide breaks down exactly what you need to know.
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar
Search is being rewritten in real time. AI tools like ChatGPT, Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE), and Bing Chat are changing how people discover information. Instead of ten blue links, users now get instant, conversational answers—without ever clicking through. That shift is massive. It’s not just an update to search engines—it’s a rewrite of how visibility, traffic, and trust are earned on the web.
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2 weeks ago | 
thevccorner.com | Rubén Domínguez Ibar |Ruben Dominguez Ibar |Guillermo Flor |Chris Best
The Internet Was Broken—So They Built an Escape Hatch for WritersA few weeks ago, and I sat down with —co-founder and CEO of —at Substack’s headquarters in San Francisco to record the first-ever episode of The VC Corner podcast. I’ve been using Substack for the past year and a half.