Feld Thoughts
JANUARY 7, 2015
When I saw the proposal, I immediately thought of the web consulting rollups of 1999. revenue were the correct valuations since these are generally 5% to 10% net income businesses that are 30% – 40% gross margin and heavily dependent on (a) transitory labor and (b) favorable supply/demand conditions. I’d argue the 0.5x
Feld Thoughts
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Unlike the endless stream of predictions that are about to come out, it’s an analysis of the spread between the public market and private company valuations. If you lived through the Internet-bubble between 1999 and 2002 you know this cycle well. Fred Wilson’s post Thinking Ahead To 2019 is worth reading.
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Up and Running
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
Her background includes senior roles in both the banking and tech sectors, and she has launched four data businesses—including her current firm, New Frontier Data , which boasts a $20 million valuation and has received $5 million in funding. Giadha Aguirre de Carcer via Her Agenda. Stitch Fix CEO Katrina Lake, via the Los Angeles Times.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 28, 2011
The trend of funding anything from the first $25k to funding $50 million at a billion+ valuation is unlikely to last as the skills and style to be effective at all stages are diverse enough to warrant focus. When I built my first company starting in 1999 it cost $2.5 million in infrastructure just to get started and another $2.5
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 11, 2010
I’m surprised how few people talk about valuations, term sheet terms, how much to pay recruiters, etc. The CIC, founded in 1999, is located adjacent to MIT and has more than 100,000 sq ft of space for nearby startups that qualify to be housed there. We know prices of deals, compensation, who’s doing well / poorly, etc.
Mike Michalowicz
FEBRUARY 14, 2019
Invest in a Lead Host. Yet in many American restaurants, the host team are the least well-paid members of the staff. Yet in many American restaurants, the host team are the least well-paid members of the staff. While not cheap, you can absolutely make your money back and then some by utilizing this tool to its capacity.
This is going to be BIG.
OCTOBER 12, 2011
I followed her writing and bought her AOL book back in 1999. Kidding aside, Swisher said, “dudes in Silicon Valley” do seem to have no trouble playing the game and picking up the inside lingo of pumped-up valuations and venture capitalist name-dropping.". Both of these women had a significant impact on my career.
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