Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

But VC is an “illiquid asset&# so funds didn’t disappear quickly - In 2000/01 the stock market quickly adjusted punishing investors in the NASDAQ and in individual public technology stocks. It takes less to start a business these days – We all know that it takes less to start a technology company these days.

LP 311

LP Technical Review Early Stage Silicon Valley 311

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 13, 2014

In reality, very few executives or professional stars from large corporations survive in the early-stage startup environment. I agree with the seven survival challenges from Michael Fertik, in an old Harvard Business Review article , for executives making the transition: Empire-building skills are counter-productive.

Startup 258

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Steve Blank

JUNE 27, 2017

This article originally appeared in the Harvard Business Review. As more and more companies face disruption from globalization, new technology, and startups that have more capital than the incumbents, the continuing cry from Wall Street investors is, “Why can’t companies be as innovative as startups?”. Companies can do anything legal.

Startup 282

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

I was invited to Finland as part of Stanford’s Engineering Technology Venture Program partnership with Aalto University. 50% the fault of a Nokia management that didn’t see it coming, while 50% was due to brilliant Apple execution.) Thanks to Kristo Ovaska and team for the fabulous logistics!) Note to Finland – lighten up.

Finland 327

Finland Naming Russia Government 327

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 25, 2012

After bootstrapping, friends and family are the most common funding sources for early-stage startups. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Just don’t quit your day job before your new company is producing revenue.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 257

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 23, 2013

In reality, very few executives or professional stars from large corporations survive in the early-stage startup environment. I agree with the seven survival challenges from Michael Fertik, in an old Harvard Business Review article , for executives making the transition: Empire-building skills are counter-productive.

Early Stage 264

Early Stage Entrepreneur Technical Review .Net 264

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

While the success of a product is heavily dependent upon value, it’s not uncommon for many to fail in their very early stages—this is especially true with little funding, research, and long-term planning. Net Promoter Score and Profile Satisfaction. Customer feedback plays an important role in overcoming these obstacles.

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Software Review Management Early Stage Startup 100

David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Investment Criteria: B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services with proven, recurring contracts. We have reviewed the application process of other RBI lenders and have not found one that has more API connections that ours.

Revenue 60

Revenue Technical Review Software Review Equity 60

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2011

In reality, very few executives or professional stars from large corporations thrive in the early-stage startup environment. I agree with the seven survival issues summarized by Michael Fertik, in an old Harvard Business Review article , for executives making the transition: Empire-building skills are counter-productive.

Startup 263

Startup Early Stage Technical Review .Net 263

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 16, 2011

After bootstrapping, friends and family are the most common funding sources for early-stage startups. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Just don’t quit your day job before your new company is producing revenue.

Technical Review 233

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 233

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

We’re clearly in the early stages on Twitter monetization but let me offer some views on why we find Ad.ly so compelling (other than the fact that the CEO Sean Rad is a great young technology leader and his advisers – Brian Norgard , Dan Gould and Evan Rifkin - are some of the guys I respect most in the LA tech market.).

Technical Review 286

Technical Review Advertising Early Stage Internet 286

Gust

OCTOBER 5, 2014

In reality, very few executives or professional stars from large corporations survive in the early-stage startup environment. I agree with the seven survival challenges from Michael Fertik, in an old Harvard Business Review article , for executives making the transition: Empire-building skills are counter-productive.

Startup 165

Startup Early Stage Technical Review .Net 165

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

In reality, very few executives or professional stars from large corporations thrive in the early-stage startup environment. Michael Fertik, in a recent Harvard Business Review article , summarized the key differences for people trying to survive the transition: Forget influence- and empire-building. Never cover your a$$.

Startup 238

Startup Early Stage Technical Review .Net 238

David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Technical Review Software Review Analytics Private Equity 78

Reid Hoffman

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Rapid technological innovation has altered global business patterns and relationships, and left individual workers, companies, and even entire industries wondering what the future holds for them. In this vision, more expansive government policies and programs aren’t safety nets. Now throw in a global pandemic. .

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Technical Review America Government Silicon Valley 28

Gust

JUNE 17, 2012

After bootstrapping, friends and family are the most common funding sources for early-stage startups. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to government initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Just don’t quit your day job before your new company is producing revenue.

Technical Review 164

Technical Review Bootstrapping Venture Capital Incubator 164

David Teten

MAY 9, 2012

I am very happy to announce today a new program I’ve been working on designed to support women and diverse entrepreneurs, particularly those in the technology sector. VCAP© applicants will be reviewed in a series of screenings conducted by the Marathon VCAP© selection committee, HBSAANY, and NAIC board members.

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Venture Capital Programming Accredited Investor New York 154

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

million households in the US with a net worth of $1 million or more. Angel investors are generally former entrepreneurs and/or executives, who invest in privately-held, early-stage companies. These companies can range from tech startups to food trucks to retail stores. Angel Investment Activity, 2002-2013.

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Up and Running

MARCH 11, 2015

And, there’s a good reason why; it includes back-to-back essays on mobile, high-growth startups and technology. From life advice and commentary, to practical know-how for growing a tech startup, AVC is a must-read blog. First Round Review. But, he also has great advice on growth strategies for early-stage companies.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2016

We All Know That Dollars into Venture Have Gone Up … As a starting point, we know that the dollars into venture have steadily rebounded to pre great-recession levels, with just under $30 billion committed to US technology venture capital in 2015. And of course, 50% want a good balance across all stages: seed, traditional and growth.

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Venture Capital LP Silicon Valley Marketing 150

Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2010

After bootstrapping, friends and family are the most common funding sources for early-stage startups. This source often gets overlooked, but it should be a major focus these days due to the Obama administration initiatives on alternative energy and technology. Friends and family. Small business grants. Angel investors.

Technical Review 149

Technical Review Bootstrapping Startup Venture Capital 149

Up and Running

JULY 14, 2015

An early stage startup will want to access funds to help further validate its business proposition. The net effect of raising too little funding is that the company runs out of money and all growth comes to a grinding halt. The primary issue is a technical one. Whatever the case, the business is left in limbo.

Technical Review 60

Technical Review Valuation Due Diligence Finder 60

Austin Startup

DECEMBER 17, 2017

I will always remember his pre-speech pep talk: “Dyer, your entire net worth rides on not screwing this up.” But, credit is due to all these CEO’s for perseverance. Just realize that if you are going to play the tech startup game in any way other than as a tourist, dare I say you need “to be disturbed.” (Yes, I got the message.

Silicon Valley 48

Silicon Valley Atlanta Software Review Early Stage 48

Duct Tape Marketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

02:06] Can you share your experience starting with an early-stage company (Hubspot) that eventually went public? [07:11] Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! I think the net of it is it went from HubSpot teaching a business model to follow to more of a partner program where you're reselling technology.

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Metrics Analytics Forecast Software Review 75

Austin Startup

MARCH 20, 2017

The field uses the broader term “gender” rather than “female” because, as the Stanford Social Innovation Review states, “Using ‘gender’ brings both men and women into the conversation. One of the goals of True Wealth Ventures is, of course, to fill the geographic gap of early-stage gender oriented VC funds in the U.S.,

Private Equity 54

Private Equity Venture Capital United States Equity 54

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2011

If Nivi ever sent me a deal I’d meet the team without any question or pre-review. Where I think Robert’s comments are slightly wrong is that AngelList is a net positive for VCs. I mostly don’t look. It has become too much noise, not enough signal. This is what I feared up front. My view for VCs.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

This method may be less useful as a stand-alone valuation method for investors, but it is my opinion that this method should be one of several methods used by early stage investors to establish pre-money valuation, because it forces investors to consider important exogenous factors. Stage of the business. Technology risk.

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Valuation Pre-Money Valuation Ohio Early Stage 102

SoCal CTO

MARCH 22, 2007

We have been using LinkedIn for both sourcing recruits and reviewing backgrounds for recruits. I have to say that it has netted far more than I would have thought. Technology Advisor Technology Roles in Startups Pricing Customer Acquisition Sunk Costs and More -. Technology Jobs in Southern California – a Rebound.

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Technical Cofounder Southern California Los Angeles CTO Hire 150

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 29, 2011

At the same time, I had lunch with someone yesterday who regularly ran into early stage entrepreneurs who was surprised to hear that I didn't mind if they made intros to me. Bad intros usually include some service provider, like some high net worth management guy looking to get me to invest with him. Why did I need that?

Technical Review 114

Technical Review Early Stage Due Diligence Venture Capital 114

David Teten

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Although they focus on initiatives that leverage technology, they engage in a wide spectrum of cross-sector collaborations with for-profit, government, and non-profit institutions. As we’ve evolved, we’ve focused on more on initiatives that leverage technology. How we embrace technology for good. are all working together.

America 144

America DC Startup Aggregator 144

abovethecrowd.com

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

Wow” moments lead to word-of-mouth viral growth and high net promoter scores. Opportunity for Technology to Add Value. In many marketplaces, the technology offering greatly enhances the user experience. They have overlaid this data with maps and search technology that provide remarkable richness to the home buyer.

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Aggregator Marketing Software Review North America 101

Growthink Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

technologies like social networking, mobile gaming, and interactive advertising, in 2011 new fortunes and legends are being made. But the modern technology world is just not built for this model of investing. Technology Companies. technology companies. social networking hype of 2006-2007. to the rest of the world.

Social Network 63

Social Network Technical Review Stock Early Stage 63

Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 8, 2009

Lessons Learned by Eric Ries Saturday, August 8, 2009 Revisiting the Software Design Manifesto (and whats changed since then) My recent article on technical debt and its positive uses generated a fair bit of controversy. It had a pretty good technical design. That "good design" turned out to be technical debt, after all.

Software Review 87

Software Review Design Software San Francisco 87

A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

You can subscribe to Smart Bear Live on iTunes (please review the podcast as well!) … and if you’d like to appear on a future episode of Smart Bear Live, send an email to Patrick.Foley@microsoft.com to schedule a recording with Jason. And please tweet your thanks to Software Promotions for sponsoring Smart Bear Live! Jason: Right.

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Cofounder Technical Review Chicago Technical Cofounder 199

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Small business and startup issues: net neutrality and H.R. Business Development for Early Stage Startups – [link]. Small business and startup issues: net neutrality and H.R. 1 – [link]. 35 Gut Checks When Founding Your First Company – [link]. 10 Questions VCs Will Ask and What They Mean – [link].

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Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

Up and Running

MARCH 6, 2015

Most of those people are at the very early stages of starting a business and as such, are looking to see what others have done. Whether you’re writing a business plan, or simply looking for data to corroborate your research, reviewing sample business plans can give you excellent insight into things you may want to think about.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Another advantage of the early stages is that most dont have to juggle too many competing priorities. Four kinds of work Innovation / R&D - this is what all startups do in their earliest stages. Playing with new technologies. Seeing whats possible. Building and testing prototypes. Lo, my 1032 subscribers, who are you?

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