David Teten

JANUARY 9, 2013

In addition, as part of the program, I’ll be making my first public presentation of our research study on VC portfolio operations value creation. Promising start-ups exist in the region but the lack of a robust ecosystem for IT companies is a challenge, as is the lack of a link with US market.

Tunisia 114

Tunisia Libya Algeria Mauritania 114

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Lately I’ve been having to say things I thought I’d never have to remind people, like, “getting to positive gross margin in several territories is a very low bar to claim success” or “profitable excluding marketing costs” is not actually a real thing. Market Size. MakeSpace provides physical storage.

Startup 150

Startup Seed Money DC Software Review 150

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2018

One way to expand your customer portfolio is to access new customers around the world. In Asia Pacific, research shows that almost 60 percent of young entrepreneurs want an international customer base in the next five years, up from 36 percent who have an international customer base now. Entering a new market is no different.

Asia 150

Asia Global Portfolio Internet 150

Version One Ventures

JULY 1, 2020

And while these past three months have been far from typical, there was a lot of activity across our portfolio. The funding will be used for product development and to continue their geographic expansion (more in Europe and eventually Asia). Scanwell continues to work on bringing a Covid-19 antibody test to market.

North Carolina 148

North Carolina Raleigh Stealth Seattle 148

Women Entrepreneurs Can

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Instrument Qualities What attributes should you look for when you are considering a market to trade? Are enough people trading the market that you can easily buy or sell and not get “stuck”? Does the market have enough price movement, to create good profit opportunities? They are also highly volatile markets.

Asia 52

Asia Australia Stock Portfolio 52

View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

They were wrapping up participation in an accelerator program and Ben was planning to move back to Chicago to build the company there, having previously worked at Groupon before moving on to other tech companies in Asia, as well as a brief time in California.

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View from Seed

AUGUST 10, 2021

They were wrapping up participation in an accelerator program and Ben was planning to move back to Chicago to build the company there, having previously worked at Groupon before moving on to other tech companies in Asia, as well as a brief time in California.

Chicago 136

Chicago Cofounder Miami B2B 136

Babbling VC

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Fortunately, for those of us in the market long enough, it's actually good news. For those of you not in the know, they are one of the largest limited partners ( LP's : investors in venture capital funds) in Europe and are basically in almost all the funds throughout the market. This for me is a no-brainer.

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Women Entrepreneurs Can

MAY 17, 2022

By understanding what drives the markets, you can make better decisions about your investment portfolio. Jewelery demand (especially in Asia). Click here to check the live prices of these precious metals. This article will look at three of the most critical factors that affect gold and silver prices. Technology demand (e.g.,

Asia 52

Asia Demand Australia Portfolio 52

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2017

It seems obvious but strategic investment only makes sense when that corporate VC is providing technology, market access, or other aid that cannot be obtained through a simple business relationship or from a startup’s other investors or advisors.

Strategic Investors 120

Strategic Investors Post-Money Valuation Seed Stage Cofounder 120

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 18, 2011

Seeing that Web developers take a lot of pride in their online portfolios and keep their LinkedIn profile up to date this just appears incredibly dated. If there is no talent to be found in the valley, why not hire in Europe, Asia or India? Rockstars should be made, not found. Interviews are Applications.

Europe 139

Europe India Hiring Engineer 139

ReadWriteStart

MARCH 27, 2011

As Seedcamp notes on its blog , "Since many of our portfolio companies use parts of Facebook's offerings in their setup, talking to the folks working on these products directly will be a massive help. Once focused on holding events in Europe, Seedcamp has expanded to the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Discuss.

Silicon Valley 122

Silicon Valley Partner Africa Asia 122

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 14, 2017

Reddington, president, FedEx Express Asia Pacific. Marketing products into international markets is not a simple task”, says Julio Oliveto, founder of Livre, an innovative wheelchair-tricycle company in Brazil. To tackle this, B-Free researched and patented another product based on market demand. By Dr. Karen M.

Global 145

Global Small Business Asia Singapore 145

YoungUpstarts

MAY 2, 2018

The younger generation has a harder time starting out today and current trends in employment show how certain markets dictate academic requirements that many youngsters cannot afford to buy. This is a proven method and has varying degrees of success based on the investment portfolio and the investor’s patience levels.

Angel Investor 124

Angel Investor Stock Cofounder Advertising 124

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 1, 2013

Where Apple swears by a tight focus and a very limited number of products on the market, Samsung is absolutely everywhere. There is no digital device or development that Samsung doesn’t have in its portfolio. I was an idiot like so many others and thought Samsung’s strength is in its cheap, Asia-based production, but that can’t be it.

Las Vegas 159

Las Vegas Cofounder Asia China 159

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 19, 2016

SaaS startups need to have a VC that understands the SaaS model, including market development strategies, upsell dynamics, sales incentive plan, etc. As a consequence, they need a VC that has a strong international network and can help them develop their go to market successfully in the US. What makes a good VC for a SaaS startup?

API 48

API Silicon Valley Europe Differentiation 48

David Teten

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

How to build a portfolio of startup investments. How to add value to a portfolio company. What to do when your portfolio startup pivots. Karen Bantuveris has 15 years experience as a consultant in customer centric- leadership development, marketing strategy and business process design. How to source great deals.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity North America Cofounder Angel Groups 114

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 22, 2012

This leaves them exposed to competition in other markets and may have a serious impact on their ability to scale long-term. The worst case scenario would be for a start-up to forgo international patent protection and later realize that it isn’t able to protect their its invention against infringers in other markets. Efficiency.

Intellectual Property 150

Intellectual Property IP Europe Asia 150

thebarefootvc

JULY 3, 2016

New funds have popped up in increasing numbers over the last few years – but I saw gaps in the market that needed to be filled. There is still a lot of work ahead, but the market has been overwhelmingly responsive to the original thesis. And…I wanted to have fun and work with great people while doing so.

North America 40

North America Early Stage New York City Portfolio 40

thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

New funds have popped up in increasing numbers over the last few years – but I saw gaps in the market that needed to be filled. There is still a lot of work ahead, but the market has been overwhelmingly responsive to the original thesis. And…I wanted to have fun and work with great people while doing so.

North America 40

North America Early Stage New York City Portfolio 40

Cracking the Code

JUNE 24, 2021

Talking to banks and regulators in Asia, Europe and the US, I kept hearing the same issues: they couldn't monitor transactions, no one understood the return of funds, and - most concerning - crime couldn’t be investigated. Maybe there’s no product-market fit, for example. We had to be US-based. ? How did you do it? ?

San Francisco 62

San Francisco Europe New York Cofounder 62

thebarefootvc

MARCH 8, 2012

I saw some specific gaps in the market which I looked to address: NYC: I have been fortunate to be a part of the surge of entrepreneurial activity in NYC over the past several years. More importantly, building global networks is key in order to optimize exit opportunities for portfolio companies.

Silicon Valley 69

Silicon Valley Ghana Venture Capital India 69

David Teten

JULY 6, 2011

We’re filling it with our own team , plus a couple of startups in our portfolio ( Parse.ly and Phone.com ) – and soon other startups that we’d be honored to include in our future portfolio. These are extremely common in Asia, but highly unusual in the US. ” - Squat toilets. Group morning exercises.

Portfolio 166

Portfolio New York Omaha Vermont 166

Up and Running

JANUARY 31, 2018

Given the growth of content marketing, blogging, and social media, it seems pretty clear that the demand for good writers will remain high. The broad market and flexible hours make this profession ideal for people with the right skill set. Thousands of writers choose Southeast Asia or the small European countries.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Portfolio Social Media Silicon Valley 126

The Next Web

JULY 23, 2013

Don’t hold on to stereotypes, and judge based on the performance and submitted portfolio. A $20 per hour job in India/Asia/South America could be the equivalent of a $200 per job in the US. They are making great money compared to their peers, providing for their family, and you get a service completed for a fraction of US market value.

South America 127

South America Asia India Cost 127

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 22, 2012

This leaves them exposed to competition in other markets and may have a serious impact on their ability to scale long-term. The worst case scenario would be for a start-up to forgo international patent protection and later realize that it isn’t able to protect their its invention against infringers in other markets.

Intellectual Property 84

Intellectual Property IP Europe Asia 84

Hearpreneur

JANUARY 3, 2018

2017 was the first year my business broke 6 figures, I hired an assistant and marketing team to take my two brands to the next level. In 2018 (and beyond), I look forward to helping more military spouse and veteran entrepreneurs grow their business through social media and marketing strategies. 2- Sustain income.

Kentucky 97

Kentucky Entrepreneur Social Media Los Angeles 97

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

The company is one of the largest VC-backed startups in Southeast Asia, having raised over $60 million in funding. This is the third part of a four-part series that will provide insight into starting, building, and funding a company across Asia. Don’t focus on any one market, but instead on the over 4 billion people across all of Asia.

Silicon Valley 121

Silicon Valley Asia Engineer Stock Options 121

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 8, 2010

Discounted Tickets As part of their sponsorship, Baseline is offering discounted tickets to their portfolio companies. Discounted Tickets As part of their sponsorship, Baseline is offering discounted tickets to their portfolio companies. Most events are free, but they all require that you RSVP in advance.

San Francisco 97

San Francisco South Africa Spain North America 97

Startup Lessons Learned

APRIL 17, 2010

In addition to supporting their portfolio companies in coming to the event, they also have taken the additional step of underwriting a limited number of discounted tickets that are available to the general public. Our sponsors continue to support the conference as well as deserving entrepreneurs.

San Francisco 107

San Francisco Romania Cleveland South Africa 107

ReadWriteStart

AUGUST 22, 2012

This leaves them exposed to competition in other markets and may have a serious impact on their ability to scale long-term. The worst case scenario would be for a start-up to forgo international patent protection and later realize that it isn’t able to protect their its invention against infringers in other markets. Efficiency.

Intellectual Property 60

Intellectual Property IP Europe Asia 60

Haystack

JULY 20, 2018

This is a post I’ve wanted to write for a long time, but I needed the time to digest all the other great posts on the topics by other investors, and to analyze specific portfolio data from Haystack over the last five years. Haystack Portfolio Data. Well, that time has finally come.

San Francisco 116

San Francisco Silicon Valley Seattle Venture Capital 116

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 16, 2013

As part of the agreement, Exploit Technologies will work together with ANN , a network of national daily newspapers published in Asian cities, on various initiatives covering joint technology development, exchange of technological information, as well as on marketing campaigns. Image credit: Exploit Technologies, A*STAR ].

Singapore 140

Singapore Asia Technology Networking 140

Duct Tape Marketing

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Mastering The Art Of Listening written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Marketing Podcast with Oscar Trimboli In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast , I interview Oscar Trimboli. Hello and welcome to another episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast. Sound interesting.

United Kingdom 66

United Kingdom America North America Australia 66

David Teten

MARCH 12, 2012

We’re filling it with our own team , plus a couple of startups in our portfolio ( Parsely , Phone.com , some in stealth mode). Our portfolio company BetterWorks cites a report by The World Economic Forum: “Employees are eight times more likely to be engaged when wellness is a priority in the workplace.”

Product 166

Product Portfolio Venture Capital Vesting 166

YoungUpstarts

MAY 27, 2020

The foreign exchange is unique in the financial market, as it remains accessible to investors 24-hours a day and six days a week. This is just one of the reasons why the market is so lucrative, with an estimated $6 trillion now traded every single day globally. The Asian Forex Session. The European Trading Session.

New Zealand 147

New Zealand Brazil Russia Mexico 147

YoungUpstarts

MAY 24, 2017

by Shirin Anne Wan, Head of Customer Care for QuickBooks Asia Pacific. With a simple tap of a button on a smartphone, you can gain immediate access to a large and hungry market of customers. Build a website or a landing page containing your current contact information, services, portfolio, and (if applicable) customer endorsements.

Asia 174

Asia Demand Singapore Small Business 174