Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

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.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28

Professor VC

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Got around to seeing The Social Network this past weekend. I did a little searching around the web to try and find a truth vs. fiction comparison, but the closest I found was "The 10 Most Glaring Lies In The Social Network" on the Business Insider. Labels: equity , Facebook.

Social Network 28

Social Network Networking Software Review San Jose 28

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2010

Content companies, for example, should be able to amass traffic and sell advertising on a bootstrapped budget before they come close to seeking equity financing—because you can, and because that’s the market expectation and that’s what your competitors are already doing. Do you have a Bose radio at home?

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New York City New York Startup Burn Rate 113

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Angel investments are highly risky and I would estimate that over 90% provide no return to equity investors. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Bootstrapping 101. This is why 25-30 investments are required to achieve proper diversification as an angel. ► January. (1).

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SEC San Jose Angel Investor Accredited Investor 54

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Bootstrapping 101. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ▼ January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due. ► 2010. (7). ► October. (2). ► September. (2). Are DEMO's days numbered? Angie's List or AngelList?

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Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

Not to worry, I was busy working on closing the Series B financing for iControl Networks. Anonymizer raised a small amount of equity and was able to build a business that became very profitable. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Bootstrapping 101. Babys All Grown Up.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Balance Sheet 28

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

However, for most of the rest of us, the analytical skills honed in college or grad school, along with the opportunity to network and explore different fields prove invaluable later. And now I know exactly where I want to spend my time" "This internship truly provide me an entry point into the private equity world. Bootstrapping 101.

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San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43