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Cybersecurity Concerns
I was at the gym a couple of weeks ago when I looked up at one of the televisions to read that UnitedHealth was hacked and the company paid hackers a $22 million ransom. According to Reuters, “UnitedHealth blamed the hack on the “Blackcat” gang, a notorious ransomware group that has a history of disruptive attacks. In a message posted to, and then quickly deleted … Continue reading Cybersecurity Concerns
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Jumping Into the Deep End
I’ve always been the type of person who’s never shied away from trying things that were really hard. When I was a kid around eight years old, I learned how to swim by jumping off a 20-foot diving board at the City pool. That was probably the wrong way to learn how to swim, but when I hit the water, I knew I had to … Continue reading Jumping Into the Deep End
Entrepreneurship is the Future of Work
The future of work is one where entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs have access to tools and technology for hyper growth and scalability. Continue reading Entrepreneurship is the Future of Work
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My Next Adventure
On July 26, 2006, I wrote an email to my wife with a list of goals I wanted to accomplish before I turned 45 years old. Over the years I have frequently revisited these goals to keep them top of mind and to gauge my progression toward achieving them. The most intriguing thing to me now about reviewing these goals was not the goals themselves, … Continue reading My Next Adventure
Saying Goodbye to WordPress
Hi All, In an effort to consolidate my writing, I have made the decision to publish only on Substack. I appreciate you following the TheJCurve all these years, so I would greatly appreciate it if you subscribe and follow my writing there. The link to follow me on Substack is here: https://substack.com/@kevinatseracvc I will be sunsetting TheJCurve.net on December 31st, 2025, so again, please subscribe … Continue reading Saying Goodbye to WordPress
Entrepreneurial Grit: Hidden Traits of Founder Success
Two groups of adventurers set out on a race to the South Pole in 1911. One expedition was led by Britain’s Robert Falcon Scott, and the other by Norwegian Roald Amundsen. How these leaders drove their teams forward would mean the difference between life and death on Antarctic ice. Amundsen vowed to have his team travel every single day, no matter how inclement the weather. … Continue reading Entrepreneurial Grit: Hidden Traits of Founder Success
VC Question of the Week
Each week LinkedIn sends A.I.-generated questions to certain LinkedIn users within different industries. The questions I receive are mostly related to the venture capital industry. I like to answer these questions to share my perspective and be a resource to the greater VC ecosystem. Question of the week: What do you do if conflict resolution is disrupting team dynamics in your Venture Capital firm? Response: … Continue reading VC Question of the Week
Trends Watch: Seed-Stage Venture Capital Investing
Kevin Moore shares his thoughts in an article covering the current state of seed-stage venture capital investing with Elana Margulies Snyderman at EisnerAmper. Read the article here. Cheers, KM Continue reading Trends Watch: Seed-Stage Venture Capital Investing
VC Include Fellowship Spotlight – Serac Ventures
Over the last 10+ weeks, I participated in a fellowship program called VC Include. The purpose of the fellowship was to provide emerging managers with an opportunity to learn, connect with other VCs, and build relationships in the LP/investor community. This was my first time participating in a fellowship of any kind, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ve always been a fan of structured learning … Continue reading VC Include Fellowship Spotlight – Serac Ventures
Empowering Success: CEO Trust and Delegation
One of the biggest challenges founders encounter when scaling a company is the mental shift they have to make as they transition from doers to delegators. Startup founders are gritty, and they love to build things. It’s in their nature. Founders are also typically fascinated by the feeling of being on the verge of success, some even describe it as the greatest feeling on earth. As startups move beyond the … Continue reading Empowering Success: CEO Trust and Delegation
The Role of a CEO
What is the role of a CEO? The role of a CEO is really simple. It’s really two things. One is to set a clear direction or vision for where the company is going. And the second is executing behind that vision to make it a reality. The vision usually entails explaining how the company solves a problem or provides a great customer service or product. … Continue reading The Role of a CEO