Home// All Authors// Russ Wilcox Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC articles by Russ Wilcox 32 audios by Russ Wilcox 36 videos by Russ Wilcox 12 guides by Russ Wilcox 4 List Cards Top articles by Russ Wilcox Save How To: Raise a Seed Full Guide Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Fundraising • Investor Outreach Save 10 Principles for Success in University Spinouts Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Biotech • Starting a Company Save How To: Raise a Series A Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Fundraising • Investor Outreach Save Top 10 Questions to Expect from VCs Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Fundraising • Investor Outreach Save What to Expect When You’re Spinning Out a Deep Tech Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Biotech • Starting a Company Save How To Get Started on University Spinouts (For Business People) Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Biotech • Starting a Company Save How To: Reach Out to VCs Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Fundraising • Investor Outreach Save How To: Protect Your Profits Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Budgeting & Planning • Fundraising Save How VCs Really Evaluate Potential Seed Investments Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Fundraising • VC Relationships Save How to: Protect Yourself in a Fire Sale Russ Wilcox Partner at Pillar VC Budgeting & Planning • Fundraising Save How Much Should Startups Invest in Intellectual Property? 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