Steve Blank
MARCH 18, 2011
There was no repeatable methodology, startups and their VC’s still operated like startups were simply a smaller version of a large company. Tech IPOs were a receding memory, and mergers and acquisitions became the only path to liquidity for startups. Rules for building a company in 2011 are different than they were in 2008 or 1998.
Version One Ventures
MAY 17, 2016
Amazon ’s magic is that it’s a behemoth of a company that still operates like a founder-driven start-up in several key areas. For example, Mike George joined Amazon in 1998 through Junglee’s acquisition. We’ve all seen these things happen to good start-ups.
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The Startup Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2018
There are currently over 120 industries that have franchised companies, with the franchisee normally receiving help with their site selection and development support, operating manuals, brand standards , quality control, training and business advisory support from the franchiser. John Looker retired in 1929, but the business didn’t falter.
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 23, 2012
In 1998 there were around 850 VC funds and by 2000 there were 2,300. The numbers of potential buyers had decreased dramatically both because large companies were shedding jobs and because many past buyers simply lacked resources to make acquisitions. In 1998 it was 150 million, 1999 250 million and by 2000 it had crossed 350 million.
David Teten
JANUARY 10, 2012
Mr. Lindzon continues to manage a hedge fund he started in 1998. He also worked in mergers and acquisitions at Veronis, Suhler & Company and Cowles Media Company and held various operations positions at The Black Book. He created Wallstrip, and more than 400 original web video shows, which was purchased by CBS Corp.
David Teten
APRIL 1, 2011
Daniel Confino, Founder, MergerID Is a qualified lawyer who has 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions with a strong international element. His passions and hobbies include entrepreneurship, America Economic History, writing, motorcycles, skiing, tennis and golf. and Goldsmith Agio Helms in the US (now Lazard MM).
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 5, 2010
After a few acquisitions they offered many of the services you think about as foundations to social networks today. It did not have the same success as Google’s acquisition and MySpace sold Photobucket 2 years later to a relatively unknown Seattle-based startup called Ontela for a reportedly $60 million.
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