1999 Demo Partner Venture Capital 
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OCTOBER 19, 2009
I had previously raised VC in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2005. I had really positive experiences such as working with Greg Gretsch at Sigma Partners where he championed us to a partners’ meeting where we sort of got crucified. The managing partner of the firm called me the next day. And covered we did. Tempus Fugit.
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APRIL 13, 2011
Yeah, that was when I changed for me…” “…there was so much positive feedback on demystifying this one element of venture capital. And I would rather, even before the executive summary, have something to play with (a demo)…” It falls in the category of show don’t tell. Is that when it became big? was starting. was starting.
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OCTOBER 15, 2009
This is a story of one of the risks of venture capital. But some companies have entrepreneurs that seem talented on paper, are in a space that seems interesting to investors and are able to raise venture capital early in the company’s existence. True story.) 2 weeks later and we may never have raised any more VC.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 16, 2012
I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. And I also now have to raise money myself, but this time from bigger institutions that our industry calls LPs (limited partners). Partners make investment decisions. Meet in person. They’re buying you. Why buy me?
Austin Startup
MAY 3, 2017
The University of Texas at Austin’s Longhorn Startup Demo Day AND Texas Venture Labs are underway and given the incredible and increasing impact Texas is having on entrepreneurship and innovation, I thought we should talk about cattle. They can just go back to their investors for more capital. is considered a Unicorn.
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