Glossary Announcement

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

VC has a lot of unclear term and slang and it can be hard for someone getting into it to get around it. So today we're launching the Superscout glossary to help clarify key terms.

The idea is to be the best resource for terms relevant to scouts. Updated as we find new information.

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VC Scout Programs: All You Need to Know

Discover how VC scout programs work, why top venture firms rely on scouts to spot startups early, and how these programs build million-dollar track records before scouts ever join a fund.

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From Scout to VC Partner: How Scouting Became the Fastest Track Into Venture

Scout programs started as a side bet for big VC firms, but they’ve quietly become one of the most powerful career accelerators in the industry. Here’s how running small checks as a scout is now the proving ground for future partners — and why a strong scout track record often matters more than a polished MBA or banking resume.

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Why Scout Programs Are the Best Insurance Policy Against Missing the Next Stripe

Some of the biggest venture wins of the last decade started as tiny checks written by scouts — not full partners. That’s why more VC firms are treating scout programs not as side projects, but as strategic insurance against missing the next $50 billion company. Here’s why scout capital is so asymmetric, and what makes it a low-cost hedge every fund should consider.

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The Hidden Pitfalls of VC Scout Programs — And How to Navigate Them

Scout programs have become one of the most popular ways for venture capital firms to widen their reach and for founders to get early capital. But for all their benefits, scout relationships can come with subtle pitfalls — from blurred loyalties to information leakage. Here’s a closer look at why scouting can be tricky, and practical ways VCs, scouts, and founders can protect their interests.

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Scout vs. Associate: Who’s Really Better at Finding the Next Big Thing?

Scout programs have exploded across venture capital, while firms still hire armies of associates to hunt early deals. But who actually finds the next unicorn first — the part-time scout with personal ties, or the full-time associate with a mandate? The answer reveals how startup discovery is shifting, and why VCs hedge their bets with both.

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How Scouts Build Million-Dollar Track Records—Before Ever Joining a VC Firm

Scout programs have quietly created some of the most impressive early-stage portfolios in venture—long before their participants ever join a fund. Here’s how a handful of sharp operators and founders parlayed small checks into multi-million paper gains, and why scout track records are quickly becoming the best résumé in tech investing.

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Glossary Announcement

David Haddad

Want to become a VC scout?

Previous How-To's & Guides

VC Scout Programs: All You Need to Know

From Scout to VC Partner: How Scouting Became the Fastest Track Into Venture

Why Scout Programs Are the Best Insurance Policy Against Missing the Next Stripe

The Hidden Pitfalls of VC Scout Programs — And How to Navigate Them

Scout vs. Associate: Who’s Really Better at Finding the Next Big Thing?

How Scouts Build Million-Dollar Track Records—Before Ever Joining a VC Firm

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David Haddad

Want to become a VC scout?

Previous How-To's & Guides

VC Scout Programs: All You Need to Know

From Scout to VC Partner: How Scouting Became the Fastest Track Into Venture

Why Scout Programs Are the Best Insurance Policy Against Missing the Next Stripe

The Hidden Pitfalls of VC Scout Programs — And How to Navigate Them

Scout vs. Associate: Who’s Really Better at Finding the Next Big Thing?

How Scouts Build Million-Dollar Track Records—Before Ever Joining a VC Firm

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