Forbes - The Ultimate Guide to Venture Capital

Plus: Andreessen Horowitz Is Blowing Up The Venture Capital Model (Again)

In this extension of the Under 30 newsletter, we take a look at the ever-changing ways young risk-takers are building capital. Whether you’re just starting out or launching your third company, knowing how to break down the barriers standing in your way will get you that much closer to reaching your goals. Fortunately, we’re here to help you every step of the way. Here are some of Forbes' best reads on what it takes to raise money in today's market.

In this extension of the Under 30 Newsletter, we take a look at the ever-changing ways young risk-takers are building capital. Whether you’re just starting out or launching your third company, here are some of Forbes' best reads on what it takes to raise money in today's market.

The basics: Venture capital financing can be crucial to the success of a startup. Here's what you need to know before you get started.

Getting into room where it happens: Introductions to potential investors are invaluable. Fortunately, there are several ways to find the right connections, even if you didn’t go to Wharton or HBS.

Nailing the first impression: The age-old VC proverb, “Bet on the jockey, not on the horse” rings especially true in early-stage investing. Here's how to make sure investors bet on you.

Acing the interview: Being prepared to answer these 15 questions will up your odds of securing an investment.

Disrupting the status quo: A recent report shows that female-founded companies received only 3% of the combined invested capital, but there's reason to believe the tide may turn.

Trend spotting: Listening to 174 pitches at Y Combinator's Demo Days revealed nearly as many insights about the future of tech.

What's next: Karan Mehandru, a venture capitalist at Trinity Ventures, predicts the future of VC will include new power dynamics, a focus on value and values, unprecedented diversity and more.