Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 24, 2009

One is explaining the world as it used to work: the importance of gatekeepers, the scarcity implied by limited distribution, and the resulting quality bar that the industry is so proud of. Mostly it is the time and expense required to create the means of distribution for that industry. It’s just taking some longer than others.

San Francisco 113

San Francisco Lean Technical Review Distribution 113

pandodaily.com

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

But the angels who’ve staked their funds on spreading bits of money all over the Valley are increasingly anxious that only 20 percent of their deals — in aggregate — will get the chance to keep going. Lastly, seed-stage entrepreneurs who have pushed for the maximum valuation possible haven’t done themselves any favors.

Technical Review 93

Technical Review Silicon Valley Incubator Syria 93

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Aptana Cloud (svn, IDE, php, java, rails etc…). Cloud Infrastructure. see the Libcloud -compatible cloud providers. cloud-based survey, free account. Cloud-based drawing tool. Cloud Services and Tools. s cloud solution. Googles version of a cloud solution. Managed and cloud hosting.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2011

Open cloud led by Amazon with their AWS services drove total operating costs down by 90%. Amazon in turn led to the formation of an earlier stage of venture capital now led by what I call “micro VCs&# who typically invest $250-500k in companies rather than the $5-7 million that VCs used to invest.

Venture Capital 296

Venture Capital Software LP Early Stage 296