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ProfessorVC: Bootstrapping 101

Professor VC

Bootstrapping 101. I moderated a panel discussion last night on one of my favorite topics, bootstrapping, as part of our Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship Eminent Speaker Series at San Jose State. They have a standard presentation on bootstrapping, which they present around the country. ► 2012. (1).

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Starting Startups - Startups and angels: Along the way to success

Tim Keane

  A low burn rate is a pearl of great price.    It provides lots of options that high burn rates take away.    A low burn rate is a pearl of great price.    It provides lots of options that high burn rates take away.  October 2012.

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10 Reasons for a Startup to Skip Outside Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Based on the latest Startup Environment Index from the Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom, personal money, or bootstrapping, continued to be the primary startup funding in 2012. At least wait until later, when you ready to scale, and have some “leverage” based on a proven business model, some real customers, and real revenue.

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ProfessorVC: Burn Rate

Professor VC

The burn rates of my portfolio companies is certainly top of mind right now, but thats not what this post is about. Since Im not a fan of any of those genres, I have been looking forward to the release of his latest work, Burn Rate. ► 2012. (1). Bootstrapping 101. ProfessorVC. Wednesday, July 22, 2009.

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ProfessorVC: Card Counting for Investors

Professor VC

2012. (1). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Can't wait until you have some actual portfolio results to analyze and compare against Cambridge returns. September 27, 2011 5:51 PM.

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ProfessorVC: How Much Diligence is Due.

Professor VC

There are so many unknowns at this stage and the only known is that the business model is going to change at least once, or in the current most overused term in the Silicon Valley, there will be a "pivot". ► 2012. (1). Bootstrapping 101. The written style is very prompt and the highly practical manners. Newer Post.

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ProfessorVC: Are DEMO's days numbered?

Professor VC

2012. (1). Bootstrapping 101. I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. We hope to see you again soon. October 4, 2010 11:55 AM. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).