Russ Wilcox

Partner at Pillar VC and venture partner at the Harvard Rock Center. He was previously the founder and CEO of E Ink, Transatomic Power, and Piper Therapeutics.

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Aug 10, 2021
Finding the right moment to approach venture capitalists will determine whether you get cash or just advice.
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Nov 10, 2020
Planned casual time, new tools, and amped up onboarding. Here’s what Pillar VC learned when we asked 25 engineering leaders how they work now.
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Jul 21, 2020
Corporate partnering at seed stage can distract you and even permanently lower the arc of your startup’s trajectory.
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Jun 22, 2020
Before investing in patents, all startups should take two simple, low-cost steps: briefly check freedom to operate and put the right legal documents place.
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Jun 09, 2020
Compose the perfect story for a financial audience, know your hook, and practice.
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Apr 20, 2020
Winners in the new world — as well as smaller startups or those leveraging existing relationships — will still close deals during this period. But be wary of investors who use this environment to propose term sheets full of red flags.
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Apr 03, 2020
The VC’s decision to invest comes down to four core elements: scope, chemistry, unicorn potential and financial match.