Russ Wilcox

Partner at Pillar VC, Venture Partner at the Harvard Rock Center. Former, Founder and CEO of E Ink, Transatomic Power, and Piper Therapeutics.

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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Updated on April 15, 2024

When Should You Reach Out to VCs?

Finding the right moment to approach venture capitalists will determine whether you get cash or just advice.

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Updated on August 23, 2022

How Startup Engineering Teams Are Adapting to Remote Work and Building Collaborative Cultures

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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Updated on April 22, 2024

Why Your Startup Should Avoid Corporate Partnerships at Seed Stage

Corporate partnering at seed stage can distract you and even permanently lower the arc of your startup’s trajectory.

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Updated on April 22, 2024

How Much Should Startups Invest in Intellectual Property?

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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Updated on April 22, 2024

How to Pitch a VC Successfully (Even Over Zoom)

Compose the perfect story for a financial audience, know your hook, and practice.

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Updated on April 22, 2024

How to Negotiate a VC Term Sheet in the COVID-19 Era

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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Updated on April 22, 2024

How VCs Really Evaluate Potential Seed Investments

The VC’s decision to invest comes down to four core elements: scope, chemistry, unicorn potential and financial match.