L&Ls
How often do Lunch & Learns typically happen?
Once a month
Which of the following sectors can be improved with AI?
Everything (any response is correct) :D
True or False: A "Series A" investment round comes after a "Seed" round in venture capital.
True
What does PPP stand for?
Profit Participation Plan Or Profit Participation Program
True or False: People are more likely to retain information when it’s delivered alongside food.
True; food is an effective trigger of deeper memories, according to Harvard University Press
Who led the most recent Lunch & Learn?
Graham Carney
What year was the first neural network conceived?
A) 2024 B) 1954
B) 1964 D) 1984
B) 1954
Which of these is NOT an investment stage?
A) Seed B) Harvesting
C) Series A D) Exit
B) Harvesting
What percentage of the committed capital is attributed to “carry” [or “dollars at work”] for General Partners?
20%
True or False: Taking short breaks during helps improve information retention.
True
Who has hosted the most Lunch & Learns?
Dan and Rares are tied with 2 each
Which sector has NOT widely adopted vertical AI applications?
A) Insurance B) Retail
C) Legal Services D) Freight & Logistics
B) Retail
Which of these animals was NOT used as part of the "hunting a sale" L&L with Graham?
A) Deer B) Mouse
C) Whale D) Cheetah
D) Cheetah
What are some examples of how management fees are used?
A) Operations B) Facilities
C) Compensation D) IT
All of these responses are correct
What is the most popular lunch food in the United States?
A) Pizza B) Sandwiches
C) Tacos D) Burgers
B) Sandwiches
Who hosted the first Lunch & Learn back in July of 2023?
Dan
Name any industry where we see vertical AI applications and tools applied?
Insurance, Finance, AEC, Legal Services, Freight & Logistics
Which of these is an example of due diligence?
A) Company rebranding
B) Financial audit
C) Hiring a marketing team
D) Conducting a board meeting
Financial audit
In recruiting, there are two types of placement models. Which type is most common for executive placements?
Retained Placement
The brain’s ability to form new neural pathways is called _______.
Neuroplasticity
Which of these was NOT a Lunch & Learn topic?
A) Environment, Social & Governance Policy
B) PPP Training
C) All About Term Sheets
D) Vertical SaaS
A) Environment, Social & Governance Policy
What does GPT stand for?
Generative Pre-Trained Transformer
What is one of the three areas of focus related to our infra sector?
Data, Dev Tools, and/or Cybersecurity
What is one key component of a term sheet?
- Non-binding terms
- Company valuations, investment amounts, and anti-dilutive provisions
- Voting rights
- Liquidation preference
- Investor commitment
What percentage of Americans regularly skip lunch during the workday?
A) 10% B) 25%
C) 35% D) 50%
C) 35%