Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The world around us is being disrupted by the acceleration of technology into more industries and more consumer applications. Technology solutions are now used by authoritarians to monitor and control populations, to stymie an individual company’s economic prospects or to foment chaos through demagoguery. What Has Changed in Financing?

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Most entrepreneurs today don’t remember the Dot-Com bubble of 1995 or the Dot-Com crash that followed in 2000. But as Carlota Perez has so aptly described, all new technology industries go through an eruption and frenzy phase, followed by a crash, then a golden age and maturity. Then the cycle repeats with a new set of technologies.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 5, 2010

Two weeks after Brad’s post I was at the 140 Conference in LA and I held open office hours for any entrepreneur who wanted to spend 15 minutes talking with a VC about their business. But it turns out I met a bunch of really interesting entrepreneurs. But TWTFelipe is an entrepreneur. Felipe grew up in Brazil.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 25, 2020

This is the prime question that goes through most online retailers, entrepreneurs today. The rise of ecommerce started in 2001 – during the growth of the commercial availability of the internet in households. It’s as crucial to know standard practices that entrepreneurs sometimes tend to overlook. The Rise of Ecommerce.

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Up and Running

APRIL 1, 2021

Finance, strategy, marketing, human resources, technology, and operations are all fundamental aspects of any business. Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, didn’t turn a profit until 2001, seven years after it was founded. So, it’s unlikely that any one person has the encyclopedic knowledge needed to run one on their own.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

They remain entrepreneurs. Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

They remain entrepreneurs. . Between 2001 to 2008, Jobs reinvented the company three times. Each transformation – from a new computer distribution channel – Apple Stores to disrupting the music business with iPod and iTunes in 2001; to the iPhone in 2007; and the App store in 2008 – drove revenues and profits to new heights.

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Hearpreneur

APRIL 19, 2019

I came up with my business name, Kate’s Theatrics at about 9pm April 14, 2001. We wanted to pay tribute to his contributions by alluding to our platform’s state-of-the-art technology and algorithms that allow people with no knowledge of digital marketing to run successful campaigns that drive business results.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 21, 2011

The digital native, a term first coined by Marc Prensky in his seminal article Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants in 2001 (and later a book called – Teaching Digital Natives: Partnering for Real Learning “), is today known by many names.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 3, 2012

I also (as Fred describes us youngins) "work hard, put in ridiculous hours, are on top of all the latest trends, companies, technologies, etc. What I would offer to entrepreneurs is that you should know what you're getting from each investor you let into the round. I stand firmly in the camp of having a lot more to learn--we all do.

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Feld Thoughts

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Next, were the entrepreneurs obsessed about their product? Last, did I want to be a long term partner with the entrepreneurs? I’ve been interested in private company data since I started Feld Technologies in 1987. Now, let’s shift to #2: “Are the entrepreneurs obsessed about their product?”

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2017

by Joe Carlen, author of “ A Brief History of Entrepreneurship: The Pioneers, Profiteers, and Racketeers Who Shaped Our World “ Going back to the dawn of civilization, many entrepreneurs have sought their fortunes through adventures of exploration.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

Dean Vagnozzi, a 50-year-old financial entrepreneur and president of A Better Financial Plan, LLC, believes in empowering middle-class investors to generate returns typically reserved for the uber rich. The entrepreneur in him started to flourish. Technology and its Impact on the Commercial Real Estate Industry.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 5, 2015

With that in mind, the key tenets of agile development from the 2001 Agile Manifesto include: Satisfying customers through continuous, early delivery. Rob Bellenfant is a millennial entrepreneur and investor specializing in IT, sales, marketing, and talent development. Harnessing change to improve product. Connect with him on LinkedIn.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Recently several entrepreneurs in New York City got together to do just that, holding the inaugural Startup Funeral to honor the memory of three dead technology companies. Even if one dies, the entrepreneur can go on and learn from the process. It’s a great learning experience, it’s a vital growth opportunity, etc.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 9, 2014

billion to 3,995 deals, with investments in internet-specific companies reaching the highest total since 2001. These investments represent the next generation of technologies and grow to become the next Facebooks and Googles of the world. Entrepreneur Insider' The idea is simple. But money represents only part of the story.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 5, 2014

In 1989, FedEx knew that it needed to update its old, slow technology. He has been a regular panelist on television’s Forbes on FOX since the show’s inception in 2001. Fewer than a dozen if you can manage. You can always add later. Go with your gut — even when someone isn’t the “obvious” choice.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

We received so much positive feedback from our This Week in Venture Capital show walking through valuation calculations & term sheets that we decided to do a Q&A show this week to address topics that entrepreneurs want to learn about. on the entrepreneur side of the table) when I raised at too high of a price. This is wrong.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. One of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make is misunderstanding the role of venture capital investors. What Do VC’s Do?

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David Teten

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Many Israeli companies build technologies which could be very valuable to the broader Middle East region, particularly in water tech, agriculture technology, and cybersecurity. I also suggest look at the UAE-Israel Technology & Finance Community/Mailing List. I thought others might be interested in my list. Siraj Capital.

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Ben's Blog

MAY 24, 2021

There are a number of trends concerning IPOs and capital formation to note: First, the raw number of IPOs has declined significantly: From 1980-2000, the US averaged roughly 300 IPOs per year; from 2001-2016, the average fell to 108 per year. 44% 2001-2019 13.7% First, as the below chart shows, IPO pops are not a new phenomenon.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2014

While there may be generational gaps about fashion or social conventions, millenials are often at the forefront when it comes to technology. million—than at any point since 2001. Armed with new technologies and attitudes, Millennials are poised to start businesses that can transform today’s realities into the economy of tomorrow.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 10, 2014

He has been a regular panelist on television’s Forbes on FOX since the show’s inception in 2001. Karlgaard is also a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded Upside magazine, Garage Technology Partners, and Silicon Valley’s premier public business forum, the 7,500-member Churchill Club.

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BeyondVC

JANUARY 3, 2019

Amara’s Law : “We tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.”. For the more advanced enterprises who have migrated to the cloud, this will be a year of net new technology and building applications. Ed Sim, Boldstart Ventures. Enterprise Tech in 2019.

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Mucker Lab

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Combined with the usual summer slowdown, some are already raising the spectre of 2001 or 2008. Recession or not, what is universal is the bewilderment of many entrepreneurs on how negative VCs have become over the past nine months after almost five years of non-stop cheerleading. The road ahead for entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

This was an audience of mostly first-time entrepreneurs. It is great for entrepreneurs and great for VCs. So here is what I have been telling entrepreneurs privately for the past 6 months. Responses ranged from, “hey, they’re in a HUGE market&# to “it is an amazing company and their technology rocks.&#

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Hearpreneur

AUGUST 19, 2015

No matter the tale, the background behind each and every business is what fuels each entrepreneur and brand. business #entrepreneur #startup #story #why #ceo #ceoblognation #CEOs #hearpreneur. As the son of entrepreneurs, it’s in my blood to create a business for myself. Start our FREE Business Blogging Course!

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 4, 2012

Recently several entrepreneurs in New York City got together to do just that, holding the inaugural Startup Funeral to honor the memory of three dead technology companies. Even if one dies, the entrepreneur can go on and learn from the process. It’s a great learning experience, it’s a vital growth opportunity, etc.

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David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

I’ve shown below a case study of the geographic diversification of the largest late-stage technology venture capital / growth equity investors. These funds use a combination of cold-calling, travel, firm networks, paid expert networks, and technology to identify investment opportunities outside of their neighborhood.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2017

We work with non-profits, for-profits, US Government, and international organizations, to identify the underlying goals, the users needs and abilities, and put together an appropriate technology solution to meet the requirements. We are technology agnostic with our focus on what will accomplish the client’s mission.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

The VC industry grew dramatically as a result of the Internet bubble - Before the Internet bubble the people who invested in VC funds (called LPs or Limited Partners) put about $50 billion into the industry and by 2001 this had grown precipitously to around $250 billion. You don’t need to buy hardware – there’s Amazon AWS.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2017

So read on and be inspired… At 30 Years of Age, Tianyi Joe Zhu, Chicago Entrepreneur, Named Amongst the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business. A serial entrepreneur of Chinese origin, Tianyi Joe Zhu has over a decade of experience in international entrepreneurship and deal making. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (PRWEB) JULY 12, 2017.

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Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 22, 2015

Lucy Sanders, the founder/CEO of the National Center for Women & Information Technology is a remarkable person. Next Wednesday, as part of the Entrepreneurs Unplugged interview series I’ve been helping host for the past few years, Jill Dupre and I will interview Lucy at the ATLAS Center in Room 100.

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Feld Thoughts

APRIL 3, 2011

But more interestingly I saw it in my twitter feed from some entrepreneurs and VCs who I respect a lot. In the tech industry, the great Internet bubble inflated between 1999 and 2000 and deflated (or popped) in 2001. I remember it well as 2001 was easily the most challenging year of my business life.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 9, 2016

The two guests on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show tell it like it really is to navigate the chaos of a startup. The program examines the DNA of entrepreneurs: what makes them tick, how they came up with their ideas; and explores the habits that make them successful, and the highs and lows that pushed them forward.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 14, 2014

He has been a regular panelist on television’s Forbes on FOX since the show’s inception in 2001. Karlgaard is also a serial entrepreneur, having co-founded Upside magazine, Garage Technology Partners, and Silicon Valley’s premier public business forum, the 7,500-member Churchill Club.

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Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

universities labs are being turned into commercial products and life saving drugs and devices thanks to an act of Congress – and the efforts of technology transfer offices in schools like Stanford and Columbia. Orin Herskowitz , executive director of Columbia Technology Ventures. Orin Herskowitz.

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