Don’t wrestle a croc in the river
How startups should hire from the tech giants “How can we compete with Google and Facebook for talent?” I’ve heard this question many times from entrepreneurs. There is a perception that European startups can’t compete with the cash and equity and lunches and massages of the US multinationals stationed here. It’s an understandable concern. And […]
The USA Playbook
This playbook has been updated. This is Frontline’s original 2017 US expansion guide. We’ve since published a new, more comprehensive version with fresh research and founder data: Read the updated US Playbook → The comprehensive playbook for international entrepreneurs expanding to the US. Covers pre-expansion prep work, logistics (legal, finance, and corporate structure implications), best […]
From Operator to Investor
Four months spent at Frontline After 19 years in operating roles, last summer I left my job as a VP at Twitter to learn a new trade, startup investing. Many people have asked what the transition is like. So here goes… It’s the 12th of September, 2016. My first day as a VC. I’m listening […]
Rejection followed by Failure: a career in venture capital
I often get approached by folks looking to start a career in venture capital. They’ve read all the investor blogs, can quote the latest high-profile fundraisings and acquisitions, and have concluded that venture is a game of playing Midas. Early on in these conversations, I try to set the picture straight by telling them this: […]
The Series A Board
A deck on how to create, manage, and update your board of advisors – learnings about The Series A Board from the Frontline Ventures’ portfolio community and team. Download The Playbook