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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. ProfessorVC. Steve Bennet.

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ProfessorVC: Why didn't I think of that??

Professor VC

At SJSU, we also have a business plan competition in the spring, which ideally allows the students to build a viable business model around their NIF projects. The NIF brings together students from all parts of the university (business, computer science, mechanical engineering, design, life science, etc.)

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Strategy Roundtable For Entrepreneurs: Non-dilutive Financing Through Revenue Sharing

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Persistent is breaking out of the mold of labor arbitrage, and looking at new and exciting business models. My friend Tony Scott did an outstanding interview with Anand Deshpande , their CEO recently in which Anand discussed his vision for where he wants to take the OPD business. SOCO Games. Photo by nosheep. Discuss.

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ProfessorVC: Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

Professor VC

Business, Engineering, Computer Science, and Design were all represented. We need a program that not only has a speaker series and mentor program, but also fosters collaboration among the Engineering and Business departments. Collaboration with engineering, computer science, life sciences, etc. Bootstrapping 101.

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ProfessorVC: 4 Lessons of Entrepreneurship

Professor VC

He was the first American in 30 years to graduate from the 5-year brewing program at the Technical University of Munich , the highest technical degree in brewing engineering. Bootstrapping 101. Brewing a great beer certainly doesnt hurt, which the students got to taste at the brewery after the class. ► October. (1).

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ProfessorVC: Do you have a U.S. Strategy?

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He believes that this transfer of manufacturing and engineering expertise out of the country will ultimately lead to less innovation. 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. ► September. (1).

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ProfessorVC: Academically challenged

Professor VC

This reminds of a comment from the VP Engineering at one of my start-ups, who is a Brit with a dry sense of humor - "I used to teach at university, but then I realized I didnt like the students". Bootstrapping 101. I have been teaching on a part-time basis for over ten years and enjoy the interaction with students and faculty.