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Deal Sourcing – At the Intersection of Authentic and Transactional
In the competitive worlds of venture capital and private equity firms, differentiated deal flow can mean outsized performance for a fund. The right relationship development processes and activities can create that differentiation.

How to Build a Network with Authenticity
I’ve spoken with hundreds of people to learn how they think about their relationships. One recurring theme really popped out: nearly everyone wants to make sure that their relationships are developed with authenticity.

We’re hiring engineers!
Coming off the completion of Techstars Chicago and raising a bit of venture capital, we’re looking to expand the 4Degrees team! A bit about us…

4Degrees – Accelerated!
We just finished Techstars Chicago – momma, we made it! David and I were already convinced of the value of the program and how it

How to Form Meaningful Relationships with Investors
Even though it can be tough amidst the daily toil of the entrepreneur life, forming long-term relationships with investors is a critical responsibility of startup founders.

How We’re Planning to Bridge the Network Gap
Last week, Ablorde announced that he and I were cofounding 4Degrees, a platform empowering professionals to build stronger relationships. As professionals whose careers depend on relationships, we know

Why we’re leaving VC
You and David are leaving VC? The best job on Earth? Why the hell would you do that? TLDR: We’re leaving Pritzker Group VC — a fantastic team and
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