Shasta Ventures

We’re going to see much much worse numbers in Q2 for most companies than I think people currently expect. Shasta Partner Jason Pressman recently spoke with TechCrunch about the challenges startups should be prepared to face now and in the coming months, despite the current optimism in public markets:

Uncertain times bring both threat and opportunity. During our upcoming virtual town hall, some of our most experienced partners and entrepreneurs will offer lessons learned on resiliency and managing through crisis based on their experience with previous challenges like the dot com bust and Great Recession. Learn more and register now.

Have you had a chance to explore the new Shasta Ignite website? From workshops on creating world-class demand-gen programs to an online forum answering your most pressing questions, here’s how we’re helping early stage enterprise founders ignite growth: http://bit.ly/2ImDgXF

Designed in close cooperation with our enterprise portfolio companies, Shasta Ignite features customized programs, how-to workshops, expert teachers and more. Jason Pressman takes a closer look at the platform and how the formal program walks founders through a series of steps to ignite growth:

A new approach to in-space propulsion and smallsat mobility is in order, and I believe Accion has the solution, - Rob Coneybeer, Managing Director. We are very excited to continue to support Natalya Bailey and the team at Accion Systems as they innovate electric propulsion. Thrilled to co-lead their Series B alongside The Boeing Company’s HorizonX Ventures:

Your story is critical to your Go-To-Market Strategy. Why does your product matter? Why should potential buyers care? We 100% recommend reading Rajeev Batra's thoughts on the key components of a GTM strategy.... (For further coaching on crafting your story check out Tien Tzuo’s advice on how Zuora created the Subscription Economy narrative: https://bit.ly/395dsdM)