crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Why some small businesses have pulled back from social media – [link]. Employee Equity: Restricted Stock and RSUs on #mbamondays – [link]. Does Branding Still Matter?

Social Media 92

Social Media Costa Rica Small Business Design 92

David Teten

JANUARY 8, 2013

PEHub just posted this guest article: Can professional investors use social media? Or, is social media strictly for teenagers and staying in touch with your friends? Fewer private equity funds are using social media for outreach, but 2xPartners , Healthpoint Capital , and MCM Capital Partners are notable exceptions.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Social Media Equity Media 114

SoCal CTO

APRIL 8, 2010

If I Launched a Startup - The Startup Lawyer , March 17, 2010 Great advice on initial steps of setting up a Startup. 9 Reasons Why Many Smart People Go Nowhere - Life Beyond Code , March 29, 2010 You would have met many smart people who live a mediocre life. There are MANY of them. You might be surprised why this is the case.

Software Review 150

Software Review Startup PR Exit Strategy 150

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Current round: $8mm in Series B from RRE Ventures (Will Porteous)(lead), SoftBank, Hearst Interactive Media, SV Angel (Ron Conway), Founder Collective.Total raised: $11.5mm.

Partner 240

Partner New York City Cofounder Syndicate 240

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

The first panel will focus on public markets and will discuss the use and effectiveness of social media tools and data mining technologies in harnessing the wisdom of crowds to generate investment ideas. Panel 2 – How Social Investing is Disrupting Investments in Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, and Other Alternatives.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2013

It’s been slightly over two years since I attended Startup Weekend in September 2010, which literally changed my world for the better. Now, two years later, it is a good time to share some important lessons that I learned after taking the Red Pill that day in September 2010. Treat the media as your friend.

Netherlands 159

Netherlands Technical Review Software Review Cofounder 159

SoCal CTO

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

This continues my series of posts: Top 30 Startup Posts for July 2010 Top 30 Startup Posts in June 2010 Top 29 Startup Posts May 2010 Startup CTO Top 30 Posts for April 16 Great Startup Posts from March Here they are: How to Minimize Politics in Your Company - Ben's Blog , August 24, 2010 “Who the f@#k you think you f$&kin’ with.

Startup 191

Startup CTO Hire Cofounder Venture Capital 191

SoCal CTO

DECEMBER 1, 2010

aka: An Open Letter to the Next Big Social Network) - 500 Hats , November 1, 2010 I've held off writing this post for a long time, because I couldn't quite get my head around all the issues. When It’s Darkest Men See the Stars - Steve Blank , November 24, 2010 When It’s Darkest Men See the Stars. but: Something is Still Missing.

Technical Review 175

Technical Review Technology Product CTO Hire 175

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

And even other strong, but perhaps not standout, companies like Active Network and Demand Media completed their own offerings. But if you read the whole article you glean more insight… the entire public equity markets have sunk in the last 3-4 months. I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010.

IPO 100

IPO Marketing Silicon Valley Technical Review 100

David Teten

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

When we launched in 2010, I saw a white space: a burgeoning NY tech ecosystem, but only one angel group regularly writing checks. We ask our Ambassadors: “Do you have access to a media platform? Are you aware of the information that the media should know? I quickly recruited a board of experienced hands. Why is that?

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Partner Technical Review Cofounder 60

steveblank.com

JULY 8, 2011

– Mike [link] Reply Jeff Skinner , on May 24, 2010 at 9:28 am said: Steve, you don’t know me though I use your ‘Customer Development process’ video in my classes (Entrepreneurship at London Business School). Thanks a million. Now I’ve really got my work cut out, but you just gave me a big “leg up&#.

Software Review 110

Software Review Startup Silicon Valley Analytics 110

Agile VC

JULY 11, 2012

in equity & loans which was ultimately worth >170x ($355M) when DEC went public about a decade later. Should there be a notion of “founder equity” for those individuals who put in the hard work to start a firm and build the brand? I co-founded NextView Ventures , a seed-stage VC firm based in Boston, in 2010.

Silicon Valley 240

Silicon Valley Carried Interest Cofounder Boston 240

VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Slack Fund (founded 2009) – with a market cap of $12 billion, Slack Fund is an $80 million fund, investing dollars for equity to startups developing on the Slack platform. Stripe (founded 2010) – at over $35 billion valuation, nothing seems to slow Stripe down on their quest to become the top payments solution online.

Balance Sheet 201

Balance Sheet Startup IPO Venture Capital 201

VC Cafe

MARCH 11, 2010

This is one of the largest funds raised in the first quarter of 2010 as VC funds struggle to raise money due to poor performance and low liquidity. Maturity : Battery invests in companies at all stages – from seed to later stage private equity buyouts.

North America 76

North America Silicon Valley Private Equity 76

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Our focus revolves around the LinkedIn lead generation by optimizing their profiles, scaling their approach and sourcing employees, therefore creating lead opportunities through a social media platform, such as LinkedIn. I’ve lived in the Middle East with the grandiose idea of serving the Syrian refugees when the bombs hit in 2010!

Leadership 166

Leadership Founder Technical Review Entrepreneur 166

ryanwaggoner.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

When I was doing freelance development, I had about one pitch per week for an equity-only opportunity. There are usually several reasons, but mostly it comes down to them not offering enough equity. These “startups&# are almost always mostly-non-technical founders offering 1-2% premoney for a “lead developer&# position.

Technical Cofounder 40

Technical Cofounder Technical Review Cofounder Software Review 40

www.seriesseed.com

DECEMBER 9, 2012

09/02/2010.   That’s because there are not that many issues to negotiate in a simple equity financing.   Based on the comments received, both on the blog and in the many deals in which these documents have been used, I am convinced that the terms of a simple set of equity documents are really not an issue. 

Term Sheet 40

Term Sheet Ratchet Dilution Equity 40

www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

October 3rd, 2010 the Chubby Team 48 Comments. Don’t exacerbate the issue by needing to figure out how to deal with a large equity deadweight on your hands (investors won’t like that the #2 stakeholder is absent, even estranged, from your company). Quora says: October 4, 2010 at. says: October 4, 2010 at. We like data.

Software Review 79

Software Review Startup Technical Review Vesting 79

Altgate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

For example, you can barter for a service or you can negotiate payment terms or even equity for service. Better to do personal outreach to blogs/local media. You can also get to know local media easily, they’re at the same events you are and generally speaking are very approachable. To that I say baloney. Start a blog.

Software Review 65

Software Review Offshore Startup Boston 65

Agile VC

MARCH 18, 2012

Why Twitter is A Media Company. CEO Dick Costolo famously said that Twitter is not a media company about six weeks ago at the AllThingsD conference. To be fair, Costolo said that Twitter isn’t a media company but is “in the media business” To some that may be a distinction without a difference.

Media 113

Media Advertising Silicon Valley Revenue 113

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The term “startup” often refers to companies in high-tech industries such as information technology, biotech, social media, robotics, hardware manufacturing, etc. Employee ownership gives these entrepreneurs this autonomy as well as equity in the startup! Now it’s one of the most used social media sites in the world.

Startup 129

Startup Social Media Global Incubator 129

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! The venture capital industry is facing real competition for the first time in decades.

Angel Investor 84

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 84

mashable.com

OCTOBER 16, 2010

Contact Us Submit News Contact Us Write for Us Spark of Genius Series Mashable | The Social Media Guide Business Mashable on Facebook Join Us! Submissions once a day till Nov 26, 2010 per category Top 5 per category will advance to finalists round Good luck to everyone! 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

Angel Investor 83

Angel Investor Venture Capital Social Media Technical Review 83

Up and Running

JUNE 12, 2014

In 2010 Lori launched Cheek’d.com , an online dating site that combines “old-school calling cards with the power of the internet.” When asked how to get media coverage, Lori says that she prefers to take a subtle yet persistent approach. “My Join online communities and maintain a social media presence. Be creative.

Founder 142

Founder Marketing Startup Software Review 142

socialmatchbox.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

Another option is sweat equity. It is important to realize that most people who are willing to work for sweat equity are not a) the best, b) in demand, and c) going to put their heart and soul into your project. Motivation to work for sweat equity is something else that founders tend to take for granted.

Part-Time VPE 41

Part-Time VPE Sweat Equity DC Washington 41

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2010

11.2mm in Series A, rumored pre-money of $35mm; $1.6mm angel raised in Jan 2010. In late April 2010, VentureBeat published that Blippy credit card numbers were published on Google search: [link] followed by Blippy’s response. They focus on trying to drive engagbranded social media marketing campaigns (e.g. 4mm in Series A.

Venture Capital 270

Venture Capital Cofounder Spain San Diego 270

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In 2014, the company raised $28 million in shareholder equity. In 2018, Live Current Media bought it for $5 million. Then Collision co-founded another company known as Stripe in 2010. The company is now worth $84 million with over $700 million in loan requests. Patrick Collison.

Cofounder 143

Cofounder Venture Capital India Valuation 143

www.scottporad.com

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Written by scottporad November 15th, 2010 at 8:00 am Posted in Mailbag « What It Really Means To Be a CTO Mailbag: What information do I need to recruit a developer? » 3 Responses to Mailbag: How do I find a developer to help me with my idea? Mark 15 Nov 10 at 3:11 pm [.] to help him develop the idea.

Fractional CTO 40

Fractional CTO Developer Philadelphia Seattle 40

Growthink Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The prototype of a breakout technology company will continue to evolve from “geeks in a garage tinkering with transistors” to loosely - coupled gangs of media - savvy trendsetters that get the game of viral and cross - platform brand and buzz-building. billion in 780 deals in the third quarter of 2010. Venture Capital will Rise Again.

Venture Capital 72

Venture Capital United States America Technical Review 72

www.cscyphers.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Basically, the kind of technical people you want for a startup — whip smart, adaptable, willing to work long hours for equity instead of cash and highly competent — that person is probably already out there, doing her own startup. OpenWorld 2010. December 2010 (3). November 2010 (3). October 2010 (5).

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Technical Review Founder Software Review 40

blog.captainrecruiter.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Sunday, August 15, 2010. 29 comments: Work Equality Aug 15, 2010 04:24 PM I think you hit the nail on the head - any programmer that is good at what they do, will only donate so much of their time without pay. Reply Delete Peter Aug 15, 2010 04:53 PM Absolutely correct. Reply Delete Anonymous Aug 15, 2010 05:07 PM So untrue.

Cofounder 40

Cofounder Technical Cofounder Founder Software Engineering 40

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Media Temple. Social Media Tracking/Marketing. analytics for social media and online. social media and email marketing. YCombinator Series AA Equity Financing Documents. Founder Equity Issues. Venture Hacks equity section. Legal, Equity, etc. Email Integration. Domains.Co. Text Editor.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Agile VC

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Again there’s three fundamental ways to make money in consumer-facing internet businesses: you can sell people stuff in a physical realm (e-commerce), you can indirectly monetize consumer attention (media or ad-based), or you can provide online software & services that consumers pay for (premium services).

IPO 194

IPO Aggregator B2B Internet 194

www.huffingtonpost.com

MAY 10, 2011

I liked Yishan too (he has an incredible balance of technical acumen, managerial talent and emotional intelligence), felt that he would have the time to help me, and persuaded him to take on a 3-month part-time assignment to advise me on building our engineering team, in exchange for equity. Culture - a fun, collegial work atmosphere.

CTO 43

CTO CTO Hire PHP Cofounder 43

www.quora.com

JANUARY 16, 2011

14 Comments • Nov 15, 2010 +1 for use of Platonic. D Craig Montuori • Nov 15, 2010 My original comment (asked as an answer): Well written, good points. Anon User • Nov 15, 2010 Ryan another thing you can do if you like is to vote up this answer, which will also show your endorsement of it.

Technical Review 51

Technical Review Startup CTO Hire Cofounder 51

sharkseo.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

RSS Feed 19 Nov 2010, Posted by admin in Featured , Nohat , 26 Comments SEO Advice for Bootstrapped Startups SEO can provide a hugely valuable source of traffic, if done right – especially for a bootstrapped startup where money is tight. With brands of mine such as Outspoken Media and Sugarrae , obviously, we knew who we were (us!)

Bootstrapping 49

Bootstrapping SEO Startup Widget 49

techcrunch.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Currently, Docs supports equity (via Ted Wang from firm Fenwick and West) and convertible debt (with the help of law firm Perkins Coie) with minor modifications through side letters. Launch Date: 2010. Mendelson: Why Social Media Is B t [TCTV]. AngelList will then automatically generate a term sheet and closing documents.

Term Sheet 70

Term Sheet San Francisco Technical Review Seed Stage 70