PinnedChacho ValadezPeople will never go out of business.The importance of soft skills of venture capital and startups.Feb 4, 2023Feb 4, 2023
Chacho ValadezIs happiness a choice?It’s commonly said that happiness is a choice. When I first heard that, I thought it was a bunch of BS because in my experience happiness…May 3, 2023May 3, 2023
Chacho ValadezMy biggest lesson learned as a window cleaner.Ask anyone what jobs they worked in high school and college, and you’ll hear a lot of great stories. Most people worked seasonal jobs or…Mar 27, 2023Mar 27, 2023
Chacho ValadezApply to Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan!Founders everywhere: Apply for up to $120K in investment from Techstars Detroit and much more!Dec 12, 2022Dec 12, 2022
Chacho Valadez3 things I believe about founders.Today is a day for celebration! Not only do I turn 30, but I’ve also been promoted to Principal at Backstage Capital (and Chief of Staff…Nov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020
Chacho ValadezHow to create a legacy that matters.Our family lost our dear Tio Juan to pneumonia at just 49-years-old last week. The type of pain and loss felt by our family is…Mar 29, 2020Mar 29, 2020
Chacho ValadezinElementalThe Story of the Darkest Year of My LifeWhat it feels like to battle deep depressionNov 13, 201914Nov 13, 201914
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Chacho ValadezinGreen RoomMy Unlikely Entrance into Venture CapitalFrom a retail job in Detroit to Investment Apprentice at a fast-growing VC firmNov 3, 20176Nov 3, 20176
Chacho ValadezChris Sacca — A Tribute to the GOAT.Entering my birthday weekend last year, I was glad to be done with work and enjoy a weekend with my then girlfriend (now amazing wife). I…Apr 27, 20171Apr 27, 20171