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Doriot

@DoriotVC

Introducing VentureStaking™ - an unheard-of approach to startup investing.

 Bloomington, IN
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Joined February 2019
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Check out my latest article: Developing a Growth Mindset linkedin.com/pulse/developin… via @LinkedIn
Developing a Growth Mindset

Developing a Growth Mindset

For years, I fell into a trap that most founders know all too well: feeling like I was chronically failing. I did it to myself.

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Check out my latest article: What's the value of a $10 VentureStake™? linkedin.com/pulse/whats-val… via @LinkedIn
What's the value of a $10 VentureStake™?

What's the value of a $10 VentureStake™?

I get this question all the time: "What am I really buying with a VentureStake™?" The best way to answer is with a story. When I was 26, I had the opportunity to invest in a startup.

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Check out my latest article: $150K to become a Doriot Innovation Fellow linkedin.com/pulse/150k-beco… via @LinkedIn
$150K to become a Doriot Innovation Fellow

$150K to become a Doriot Innovation Fellow

You know who you are. You’ve never quite fit into the corporate world.

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Check out my latest article: $10 was too much for this VC. Think about that. linkedin.com/pulse/10-too-mu… via @LinkedIn
$10 was too much for this VC. Think about that.

$10 was too much for this VC. Think about that.

First, here are the actual screenshots of the conversation (pardon the bad spelling). I’ll share my thoughts right after.

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Check out my latest article: Who's purchasing VentureStakes? linkedin.com/pulse/whos-purc… via @LinkedIn
Who's purchasing VentureStakes?

Who's purchasing VentureStakes?

We’re one week into our campaign to create a universally accessible, winnable game of venture—and the momentum is real. Over 50% of all VentureStakers™ are coming in at just $10 or $25—and the...

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Check out my latest article: How a $10 VentureStake™ Could Change Your Life linkedin.com/pulse/how-10-ve… via @LinkedIn
How a $10 VentureStake™ Could Change Your Life

How a $10 VentureStake™ Could Change Your Life

Here’s what you need to know about VentureStaking™: It’s the smartest way to get a chip in the game—across hundreds of startups—for 90% less capital than traditional venture investing. With a...

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60 seconds on the power of Pro-Rata rights when investing in startups
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Happy Friday everyone! Here's the Doriot Venture Community (DVC) weekly wrap up: Pigs & Yoga (plus a new investment category) ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/we…
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In this @DoriotVC Weekly Roundup: How Lunchables are the ultimate Store of Value, examining the "Incentive Gap" in startup deal diligence, and diving into DVC portfolio company updates! 👇 ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/ap…
Weekly Roundup: Snack Money 🪙

Weekly Roundup: Snack Money 🪙

Your April 19 Doriot Weekly Roundup. Lunchables are preserving your purchasing power, we examine the "Incentive Gap" in RegCF deal diligence, and diving into DVC portfolio updates!

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In this week’s @DoriotVC Weekly Roundup: Amtrak's last hope for punctuality lies on the dark side of the Moon, our community members share feedback on our “Startup Red Flag Checklist”, and we recap our Deal Review for @kingscrowdinc! ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/ap…
Weekly Roundup: Moon Time 🌝

Weekly Roundup: Moon Time 🌝

Your April 5 Doriot Weekly Roundup. Amtrak's last hope for punctuality lies on the dark side of the Moon, DVC members share their feedback on our Red Flag Checklist, and DVC recaps its Deal Reviews...

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Chart of @Wefunder investment volume, as a percentage of VC dollars deployed, per @cartainc. Community Rounds are still a very small percentage of the total VC and angel market. But momentum is building for the democratization of angel investing.
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In this @DoriotVC Roundup: @Figure_robot uses the Terminator to disrupt apple distributors, we share Doriot’s crowdsourced "Red Flag Checklist", and Doriot Venture Club reflects on our founder discussion with @kingscrowdinc! ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/ma…
Weekly Roundup: Go Figure 🍎

Weekly Roundup: Go Figure 🍎

Your March 29 Doriot Weekly Roundup. Figure AI displaces apple distributors everywhere, we share our crowdsourced "Red Flag Checklist", and DVC reflects on our live discussion with KingsCrowd!

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This week’s @DoriotVC Roundup: The IRS drops a new product feature, we ask you for your biggest startup red flags 🚩, and looking ahead to our founder discussion with @kingscrowdinc! ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/ma…
Weekly Roundup: Red Flag Alert 🚩

Weekly Roundup: Red Flag Alert 🚩

Your March 22 Doriot Weekly Roundup. The IRS innovates to make Tax Season the best time of the year, we ask you for your biggest startup "red flags", and DVC previews our live founder discussions in...

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In this week's @DoriotVC Roundup: Key questions to ask before re-investing in a startup, a $3k "CyberDog" wants to be your new (robotic) best friend, and a recap of @humanity_app's Community Round on @Wefunder! ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/ma…
Weekly Roundup: Doubling Down 🎲

Weekly Roundup: Doubling Down 🎲

Your March 8 DVC Weekly Roundup. Xiaomi's CyberDog knows all the tricks you wish you knew, DVC shares its thoughts on re-investing in portfolio companies, and we wrap our Deal Review for Humanity!

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This week’s @DoriotVC Roundup: Toucan Sam is our last line of defense against the money printer, Doriot Venture Club shares its best (and worst) startup deals, and we dive into @humanity_app’s Community Round on @Wefunder! ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/ma…
Weekly Roundup: Fruit Loop Finance 🥣

Weekly Roundup: Fruit Loop Finance 🥣

Your March 1 DVC Weekly Recap. Kellogg's gives you a delicious (but not nutritious...) trick to fight inflation, DVC shares the scoop on its startup portfolio, and we dive into Humanity's round on...

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This year's Super Bowl reconfirmed my core belief that billionaires are exactly like the rest of us... thanks Temu <3 Join us in this week's @DoriotVC newsletter as we break down @shoptemu's wild ad tactics and major releases in the world of AI👇 ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/fe…
Weekly Roundup: Shop like a what? 💰️

Weekly Roundup: Shop like a what? 💰️

Your February 16 DVC Weekly Recap. Temu has a LOT of stuff it wants to sell you, OpenAI launches yet another round of scary/really cool features, and DVC previews next week's interview with Personal...

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If like me you’ve been reluctant to use AI beyond asking ChatGPT to “explain how the Moon works like I’m 5”, we have no more excuses… 🌕 Join us in @DoriotVC for a deep dive on @PersonalAI_ and its RegCF round on @joinrepublic! ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/pe…
DVC Deal Review #75: Personal AI

DVC Deal Review #75: Personal AI

DVC's analysis of Personal AI - a startup building unique AI models trained on individual memories.

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To quote Benjamin Franklin, there are only 3 certainties in life: “Death, taxes, and fintech VCs making basic concepts way more complicated than necessary” Join us as we break down the startup funding lifecycle in this week's @DoriotVC newsletter! 👇 ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/fe…

Weekly Roundup: The Seed Stage 🌱

Your February 9 DVC Weekly Recap. Australia makes it illegal to DM after 5PM, we break down the startup funding lifecycle, and DVC wraps its Deal Review for CODAworx!

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Startup terminology is absurdly complex. When I first heard the term "RegA+", I genuinely thought it was a streaming platform for Reggae music... Learn the differences between Reg D, RegCF, and RegA+ fundraises in this week's @DoriotVC newsletter! 👇 ventureclub.beehiiv.com/p/fe…
Weekly Roundup: Zuck's Last Laugh

Weekly Roundup: Zuck's Last Laugh

Your February 2 DVC Weekly Recap. Zuck defies the odds for a Meta mega rally, we break down the differences between Reg D, RegCF, and RegA+, and DVC looks ahead to next week's community action!

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Another one in the books! This week Doriot Venture Club looked at @GreenerProcess - an emissions capture startup raising funds on @RaiseGreenInc. Bringing you some of the highlights👇
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