VC – Eric Friedman

A.T.S.L. (Always Take Some Liquidity)

May 6, 2021 by Eric Friedman

I learned a valuable and expensive lesson about taking liquidity when the offer arises, or rather NOT doing so in my case. Earlier in my career I had the chance to sell some stock and take some liquidity and I passed. I was so preoccupied with the companies potential energy, that I didn’t think to …

Tags: Liquidity, VC

Don’t be afraid of a “No”

September 4, 2020 by Eric Friedman

I was talking to a good friend recently who lost his job during the pandemic crisis happening in the US, and with a mortgage and a new baby was remotely looking for new work. While a challenging time for many, searching for a new job and interviewing remotely over video to join a team is …

Tags: Getting to a no, VC