Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2014

What about bootstrapping? Nelson has some tips: Know your burn rate. Don’t be scared to turn down “dumb money” Network like crazy. She notes that if you’re considering acquisition as an exit strategy, creating and maintaining relationships is going to be key. ” Nelson says.

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Professor VC

JULY 22, 2009

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. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

In the trailer below, Brad Pitt in describing the new player acquisition philosophy, says "we are card counters at the blackjack table were going to turn the odds at the casino" I look forward to checking out the movie and seeing if RSCM can exploit the odds on early stage investing. Bootstrapping 101. ► January. (1).

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Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

Besides the natural fit with eBay, he wanted the buyer to feel good following the acquisition and certainly the investors in StubHub were happy. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Bootstrapping 101. All of this only helps for the next venture. Heres another bonus lesson.

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Technical Review San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

JUNE 20, 2011

had mixed emotions when I read the the press release on the recent funding of iControl Networks. While bootstrapping, there are multiple options from doing as a side project, changing the business, raising angel or venture, etc. A talent acquisition or bootstrapping are still options, but need to include buy-in from the investors.

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Professor VC

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

The LinkedIn acquisition of CardMunch a few weeks ago caught my attention. Techcrunch called it one of the " most like-minded and forward-thinking acquisitions I’ve ever seen " I met with the founders of CardMunch several months ago when they were out raising their Series Seed round. Bootstrapping 101. ► January. (1).

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Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Blink starts with the anecdote of the Getty Museums $10 million acquisition of a rare Greek statue dating from the 6th century BC. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Bootstrapping 101. Luckily, Rons gut told him to get as much money as he could in to Google, which saved the fund.

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