2000 2001 Early Stage PR 
500hats.com
AUGUST 2, 2012
While a flood of new VCs came into existence during the late 90’s internet boom, many had difficulty raising new funds after the crashes of 2000-2001 and 2008 , and as a result significantly fewer fund managers exist now compared to a decade ago. but the food was awesome, & the PR wasn’t bad either).
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 17, 2011
million and you’re an early stage business this is probably a fair deal. When competitors raise money and you don’t the following happens (assuming all else equal on product development, which I know is not always the case): they have a PR advantage both in terms of perceived momentum and also money to spend on it.
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Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 13, 2010
Within a year, by late 2000 / early 2001 consulting firms were firing people en masse. On July 27th, 2001 Accenture IPO’s and many of the partners grew fabulously wealthy. Avoid the latest fads, trends or PR announcements. Most of the Internet startup consulting firms went bankrupt.
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JANUARY 16, 2012
I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. And trust me, if you’re early stage you DO want to meet Bryce. He’s awesome for early-stage entrepreneurs. Meet early. Our 2000 fund is the single best fund of its vintage.
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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
We moved into the legal process and final due diligence in January and February of 2000. Our final closure was the first week of March 2000. I lived through this again September 2001. I’ve offered to fund an early stage company where I promised cash in bank in less than 30 days. They accepted my argument.
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