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2010 VC Funding Outlook for Startups – Prepare for Winter (Part 3/3)

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I obviously don’t have a crystal ball so the economy could fare better than my gut, but here’s why I’m cautious for some time in 2010 or early 2011: Why is the future still so unpredictable? In the following post I argue that this increased pace may be temporary.

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How I Got the Monkey Off My Back – Today Was a Good Day

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In 2010 somebody posed the question on Quora, “Is Mark Suster a Successful Venture Capitalist?” Helping companies get to next financing round successfully: I was just beginning this phase in Sept 2010 and said so. This is what I wrote on that Quora answer from Sept 2010. Lemons ripen early, great companies take time.”

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

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Founded in November 2007 in New York City by Alexis Maybank and Kevin Ryan (co-founder of DoubleClick); CEO is Susan Lyne (ex-CEO Marta Stewart Living Omnimedia) Revenue estimates: $50mm in 2008; $170mm in 2009 (versus budget of $150mm); $450mm forecasted for 2010. Moving into online education courses for 8 th -12 th grade in Summer 2010.

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Does the Size of a VC Fund Matter?

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Unfortunately over the period of 2000-2010 the VC industry hasn’t performed well and therefore the number of funds going forward is likely to reduce greatly. – That’s a tough question that as of 2010 is a hard to know for certain. A lot will depend on how exits go in 2010/2011.

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Why Has Seed Investing Declined? And What Does this Mean for the Future?

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Between 1999–2005 the costs went down by 90% and between 2005–2010 they went down a further 90%. The reality is that as a result of two major trends the costs of starting a technology startup went down massively. I launched my first startup in 1999 so I know the economics of launching from first-hand experience.

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Good Times Ahead for VC-backed Tech Companies?

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Montgomery expects M&A to rebound to the normal recent levels at 450 deals by 2010. Nearly 50% say they will increase their activity levels in 2010 (hallelujah!) M&A Outlook for 2010 / 2011 – Tags: SoCal Stuff VC Industry LA SoCal startup technology vc venture capital. What are your predictions for the road ahead.

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Productivity Hacks: Voicemail, Folders & To-Do’s

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I’d like to offer you two “life hacks&# that I implemented in 2009 and one that I’m test driving in 2010. I personally believe that in the interconnected, “always on&# world that is 2010 people emphasize communicating too frequently versus respecting the productivity of others. That’s my 2010 hack.

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