Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

They were mostly a B2B platform enabling game publishers to deliver via Internet streaming their traditional games built for game consoles. But apparently the B2C model meant that many publishers didn’t want OnLive to carry their full inventory. But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy.

Southern California 279

Southern California Detroit Los Angeles California 279

View from Seed

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Aggregate VC investment in 2009 hits a low of roughly $20B, a figure last seen in 2003 in the wake of the bursting of the dotcom and telecom bubble and 2001 recession. And even for early stage startups, VCs raise eyebrows at companies that have modest gross margins. Good Times” presentation (Oct 2008). 2020 and Beyond?

IPO 202

IPO Early Stage Cofounder B2C 202

Agile VC

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Aggregate VC investment in 2009 hits a low of roughly $20B, a figure last seen in 2003 in the wake of the bursting of the dotcom and telecom bubble and 2001 recession. And even for early stage startups, VCs raise eyebrows at companies that have modest gross margins. Good Times” presentation (Oct 2008). 2020 and Beyond?

IPO 100

IPO Early Stage Cofounder B2C 100