Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 20, 2016
In my angel investor mode, I often find myself flipping to the “management” section of a business plan, even before I read the solution description and opportunity. Business credentials and functional coverage. If your team has a depth of expertise in software, that won’t help you get funding for a new hardware solution.
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 29, 2010
The A round was done in February 2000 (end of the bull market) and my B round was done in April 2001 (bear market). We told the horror story of the company that originally owned the URL groupon.com and lost it due to not having a trademark. I explain in the video what happened in my first company (e.g. I eventually needed more money.
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JANUARY 15, 2011
Investors use a consulting CTO for technical due diligence. Why Use a Consulting CTO A consulting CTO can help you complete a business plan by estimating costs and timelines for the company’s technology development and deployment. Though after the dotcom collapse of 2000-2001, there are many more than there were!
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 19, 2009
I had previously raised VC in 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2005. We have also been very busy with our next release, which is due out by December 11th (but I’ll save that for a different post). Consumer approach to software for business users. Page 4: Business Model. Page 2: What’s unique about Koral. Folksonomy.
Up and Running
JANUARY 8, 2019
The basic idea of a sample business plan makes perfect sense. If you haven’t done a business plan before, a sample plan gives you an instant idea of what you should include, how to structure it, and even what to write. Here’s how to get the most of any sample business plan.
Up and Running
MAY 6, 2015
The first article that we wanted to talk about is one written by the founder of Palo Alto Software, Tim Berry. The article is Ten Things The Bank Will Ask You When You Need A Business Loan. Jonathan: What should I expect if I wanted to go in and get a business loan? Your accounting software, you’re entering those numbers.
Up and Running
AUGUST 1, 2016
Do you have a car (more specifically, a 4-door sedan, year 2001 or newer )? If you have the above, starting a business as an Uber driver can be wildly lucrative. For more on starting a landscape gardening business, read this guide. If you’ve found the perfect business idea, great—it’s time to get started.
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