Up and Running

MAY 23, 2016

Since the term “cloud computing” was coined in 1996—at least as we have come to understand its meaning—the software as a service industry has exploded. Ryan Chan, founder at UpKeep said, “We created an LLC at first, but after realizing that we wanted to take on venture capital, we decided to move to a Delaware C corp.”.

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Software Review Software Delaware Forecast 74

Up and Running

DECEMBER 9, 2014

Maybe you are wondering which metrics to track, or whether or not you should take out a loan for your business. I have been involved in startups since I graduated from college in 1996. Which metrics do you most rely on to understand your business itself. What specific metrics should they be monitoring? What do you do?

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Small Business Finance Forecast Metrics 95

Pascal's View

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Several well informed observers of the capital markets, including me, strongly disagree with the assertions in that post that lead to the following conclusion: “What we’re seeing in terms of IPO ebbs and flows is about momentum, not structure.” ” In my view, it is all about structure– the U.S.

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IPO Term Sheet Marketing United States 31

Pascal's View

AUGUST 21, 2011

question in venture capital. This time, the debate centers on the “favored few” Social Media venture backed companies that have brought tremendous windfalls to a select group of venture funds and management teams, both pre- and post-IPO. Welcome to the latest passionate debate over the ‘valuation bubble or not?’

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