#OpenLP aggregates and amplifies insights
across the entrepreneur ➡︎ GP ➡︎ LP
venture ecosystem.

#OpenLP is a resource for the venture capital community to learn from a diverse group of industry participants. By aggregating articles, podcasts and videos, #OpenLP helps entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, LPs and other stakeholders develop greater understanding of the technology startup ecosystem.

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Content Policy

#OpenLP is an online platform for investors to discuss, connect and share their perspectives from working in the venture space.

Original articles may be submitted to OpenLP for consideration to be published to OpenLP.com. As the administrator of OpenLP.com, Sapphire Ventures, LLC maintains full discretion around what content is published to the site. At any point Sapphire reserves the right to remove previously posted articles.

Content accepted for publishing on OpenLP.com is governed by three principals:

1. No selling or solicitation: All articles accepted to OpenLP should be written from a neutral point of view and cannot advocate the services of a particular firm, or the use of a particular investment strategy.
2. Educational intent: In addition to being non-commercial in focus, all content must be relevant, substantial and informative on the topic of interactions between GPs, LPs, entrepreneurs, or the broader dynamics of the venture industry.
3. Original content, owned by the author: #OpenLP will only publish original content. We do not publish articles natively on OpenLP.com, but instead publish a brief description with a link back to the external website, video or social media account that originally published it. The author is responsible for the accuracy of the content, and any copyrights.

In addition, Sapphire Ventures is not responsible for and does not endorse any content, advertising, advice, opinions, recommendations or other information from third parties, that may appear OpenLP.com or the #OpenLP Twitter feed.

• Opinions, comments expressed by other sources are those of the persons submitting them and do not represent the views of Sapphire Ventures or its management.
• Sapphire does not endorse or approve content submitted by third parties, or endorse individuals or organizations, by using any features on this site.
• Sapphire reserves the right to block or remove any third party content deemed illegal, inappropriate or offensive.
• Sapphire may block any posts that may be deemed testimonials, advice, recommendations, or advertisements for specific products or services.
• Opinions, comments, and other actions from third parties (including ‘likes’ or similar functionalities) should not be considered a positive reflection of the investment advisory services offered by Sapphire Ventures.