Top 5 CFO Posts of 2022

These are the top 5 posts by engagement for 2022 from .

Reflecting on them, the most popular had some sort of tool, playbook, or template. Readers want actionable content that makes their lives easier - noted!

I want to share a big “thank you” to everyone who read, commented, & shared.

  1. #17 RTF (Return The Fund) Math: this post unpacks the math behind “RTF” and includes a simple calculator for VC fund managers. It takes into account concepts such as ownership, dilution, and ultimate enterprise value required for one investment to RTF.

  2. #27 The Playbook + VC Budget Template: the best teams and businesses of all-time have great playbooks. Why not funds? We shared the building blocks to create the best playbook possible. We also shared an updated link to our frequently-requested VC budget template.

  3. #21 VC Fundraising 101: Track Record & Data Room: fund managers are always fundraising. This post unpacks the important details to include in a track record and shares step-by-step instructions to build a great data room.

  4. #23-Point Fund Launch Checklist (3.0): when you’re launching a fund, there’s a lot to do and it can’t get overwhelming fast. Enter the checklist. Every fund manager needs one to streamline the process and make sure they don’t miss anything critical.

  5. #11 Going Deep & Chapter One & The Modern VC CFO: you learn a lot working with ~50 funds/companies over ~5 years and investing in >100 over ~10 years. You can arguably learn even more by going deep with one. It’s been an exciting year of growth at Chapter One - big things ahead that I’ll continue to share!

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