Bootstrapping Burn Rate Business Model Technology 
Professor VC
JANUARY 27, 2011
I strongly believe (at least for very early stage technology ventures) that you will get diminishing returns and arguably negative returns once you get past an initial threshold of team, product, market and financial diligence. Bootstrapping 101. Watch Out for the Red W(h)ine. ► September. (1). ► July. (1). ► May. (1).
Professor VC
JANUARY 27, 2008
During the next four months, we will examine over a dozen entrepreneurial ventures from a diverse mix of industries - technology, service, food & beverage, and fashion. After a successful career in a technology leader (Intel, Microsoft, Cisco, etc.) Bootstrapping 101. Watch Out for the Red W(h)ine. ► September. (1).
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ReadWriteStart
JANUARY 27, 2011
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.
Professor VC
OCTOBER 11, 2010
link] We are developing a software technology that works on the web using cloud computing to build software 100X faster and reduce bugs and cut costs. 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.
Professor VC
DECEMBER 18, 2008
Many entrepreneurial programs feature a business plan competition, which is a great exercise. 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. Bootstrapping 101. Watch Out for the Red W(h)ine.
Professor VC
SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
A: Technology companies and Drug dealers While the fall semester is in full swing, summer doesnt officially end for another few days. 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).
Professor VC
NOVEMBER 19, 2009
They need to have a place where they can gain an understanding of their different options for financing the venture, how to determine exactly what is needed in the marketplace, how to negotiate, how to read contracts, the role of technology, how to write a business plan, understand what your ratios are saying. Bootstrapping 101.
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