Suranga Chandratillake is a partner at Balderton Capital. He was previously an entrepreneur and engineer who founded blinkx, theintelligent search engine for video and audio content.

 

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8 Phases of VC Investment: What to Expect When You Raise Capital

By Suranga Chandratillake | Apr 11, 2017 at 11:20 am

Raising money is a critical turning point for the majority of entrepreneurs. And, with any entrepreneurial endeavor, preparation is key, which is why knowing the roadmap before you get there can help you make some decisions before you end up on the doorstep of…

Firing Someone for the First Time: 5 Critical Steps

By Suranga Chandratillake | Sep 23, 2016 at 4:40 pm

As a new CEO, it is only a matter of time before you have to fire someone for the first time. Nobody starts a company to fire people, but the reality is that it is rare to run a company for any real length…