Articles from December, 2016


From 0 to $1B – Slack’s Founder Shares Their Epic Launch Strategy

First Round  |  December 6, 2016

Category: General, Venture Capital

You’ve probably heard about Slack’s exponential growth. And you may have read how the internal-communication platform — now just two years old — is already used by more than 30,000 teams and valued at over $1 billion. But have you visited …

Insurer’s Flawed Directories Leave Patients Scrambling for In-Network Doctors

NY Times  |  December 3, 2016

Category: Healthcare, Portfolio Companies, Sector Specific

As consumers review their coverage and shop for 2017 insurance through the federal health law’s online marketplaces during the annual open enrollment period, many of the directories they are using are outdated and inaccurate.