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. Bootstrapping 101.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28

Up and Running

OCTOBER 1, 2014

What about bootstrapping? Nelson has some tips: Know your burn rate. And this isn’t just for your business, but as many startup founders know, your personal finances can matter just as much (especially if you aren’t profitable yet). Inspiration Managing a Business Self-Financing Strategy Success Stories'

Bootstrapping 107

Bootstrapping Cofounder Portland Burn Rate 107

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2010

It’s often some combination of the idea not being big enough to sustain a venture exit or the company just not being appropriate for venture financing. My company was not well executed enough to achieve venture capital financing—and that wasn’t the city’s fault, it was mine. I was there, too. They’re not “dumb Wall Street money”.

New York City 113

New York City New York Startup Burn Rate 113

ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 27, 2011

For a more elaborate explanation of the deal, please read my blog post 1M/1M: Alternative Financing For Startups Using A Sales Channel Partner. And a few words about Persistent Systems, an outsourced software product development (OPD) company that is navigating its next phase of evolution are also warranted. LetsGiftIt. SOCO Games.

Dilution 114

Dilution Revenue Finance Entrepreneur 114

dondodge.typepad.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

It isnt always possible to have a competitive bidding situation at each financing round so here are some guidelines for funding sources and percentages. Friends & Family can usually raise between $30K and $300K and usually take an interest bearing note that is convertible into stock at the next financing. 5% Managers -.25%

Equity 40

Equity Employee Dilution Valuation 40

Professor VC

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Blake Southwood Founder of LIghtning Storm Software. Professor Bennet, I'm seeking advice (especially raising funding) for my startup called Lightning Storm Software. 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.

Social Network 28

Social Network Networking Software Review San Jose 28