Up and Running
APRIL 18, 2014
With my third business, I didn’t even try to be original—I purchased a custom framing franchise and piggybacked to success on someone else’s name. David sold his recording equipment for $50,000 and they borrowed the rest of their seed money from a bank. My next venture didn’t fare much better. David’s advice. Rob’s advice.
Version One Ventures
APRIL 30, 2013
For example, Pebble (a watch that wirelessly connects to a smartphone and displays its messages) raised $10M on Kickstarter in 2012. However, there’s a challenge when your investors are also your customers. Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and my portfolio company Indiegogo are helping fill the financing void for hardware projects.
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Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 18, 2012
I’ve been on the road much of 2012 and part of 2011. Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. I didn’t want to disappoint my customers. I didn’t sleep much back then. And so it goes again.
ReadWriteStart
JUNE 18, 2014
In Paris today at the World Founder Forum he announced the top 10 student team winners who split $1 million in seed money prizes. When you create a simple solution to a complex problem and put it in front of a customer, they often don’t believe you. I started Founder.org in 2012. MB : It was a little accidental.
Gust
OCTOBER 2, 2014
I’ve been on the road much of 2012 and part of 2011. Think about it – most entrepreneurs who manage to raise seed money or venture capital usually raise enough money for 12-18 months maximum. I didn’t want to disappoint my customers. I didn’t sleep much back then. And so it goes again. Many times it’s less.
Rob Go
MARCH 10, 2012
My friend Jordan Cooper wrote an interesting post a few days ago about some of his predictions of the venture market in 2012. We’ve invested in some SaaS companies that acquire early customers through a combination of inbound marketing, inside sales, and channe partners. Syndicate diversification.
www.businessinsider.com
SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
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