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ProfessorVC: Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

Professor VC

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. ProfessorVC.

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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: Crowdfunding - Good Idea or Really, Really Stupid.

Professor VC

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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ProfessorVC: How Much Diligence is Due.

Professor VC

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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ProfessorVC: Baby's All Grown Up

Professor VC

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. Rather than home security, these guys are helping with our nations security. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

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ProfessorVC: Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

Professor VC

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. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Bootstrapping 101. The opportunity provided by the [E-Lab] has been truly inspiring. ► January. (1).

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ProfessorVC: Touched by an Angel

Professor VC

There needs to be enough equity to go around for founders, early investors, later investors, and employees. 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).