How Operating Discipline Fueled Field Nation’s Rise
Why clarity on the customer, the market, and the product drove the company forward. Field Nation achieved remarkable scale before […]
VC / Start-Up Knowledge Base
Deal Flow Is the Lifeblood of Any VC Firm – Here’s How It Happens
by Graeme Thickins Not surprisingly, the more established a VC firm, the more startup pitches it gets. Well-known VC partners
How Does Anti-Portfolio Thinking Affect VC Investing? Great North Ventures Takes a Look
by Graeme Thickins Babe Ruth once famously said, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the
‘Embedded Everywhere’: Tim Li on the future of lending, AI, and VC scrutiny
Tim Li is a fintech veteran with two decades of experience working at the intersection of banking and technology. After
Who Really Owns Your Bank Data?
The Fight Over Open Banking in the U.S. JPMorgan Chase’s recent decision to start charging fintechs for access to customer data and
How Long Does It Take for a Startup to Get to a Big Exit?
Big exits are important for venture investors because they require large distributions to make up for any underperforming investments. How
VCs and Startups Are Adjusting to the Corrected Market
This shift encourages a more disciplined approach to growth, where startups are not just chasing valuation but are building long-term value. I am optimistic about funding levels as startups and VCs respond to the correction in the market.
Demystifying Startup HR
The following is the second guest post in a series written by Victoria Schanen, founder of Ghrow.io, a consulting services
Demystifying Startup HR
The following is the first guest post in a series authored by Victoria Schanen, founder of Ghrow.io, a consulting services
Trends in the Gig Economy + Work in the Metaverse
Welcome back to the Great North Ventures newsletter! We talk about labor trends this month, with some original research from Branch and some Metaverse