Entrepreneurship Applying to Matter Nine? Here’s how we evaluate our accelerator investments. Applications are open for Matter Nine [https://medium.com/@benwerd/49e00e246d20] . In conjunction with our launch we wanted to demystify the process we use to evaluate companies. At Matter we look at five critical elements when making the decision about whether to invest in a startup: team, media, stage, mission
Media Applying to Matter? Here’s how we think about our accelerator investments. Applications are open for Matter Eight [https://news.matter.vc/join-matter-eight]. In conjunction with our launch we wanted to demystify the process we use to evaluate companies. At Matter we look at five critical elements when making the decision about whether to invest in a startup: media, stage, mission alignment,
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Media Want to be a part of Matter Seven? Here’s what we look for. Top highlight Media is under siege, which means so is our democracy — but there is a silver lining. Now more than ever, founders have the opportunity to effect a positive change on society [https://medium.com/@benwerd/69a035759339] and we are looking for the teams that are up to the
Media Meet Josh! As I start at Matter, I’m filled with an overwhelming sense of gratitude that I get to be one of the lucky few who can say they derive meaning from (and enjoy) what they do while making a positive impact on society. When I think about why I feel
