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ProfessorVC: How Much Diligence is Due.

Professor VC

How Much Diligence is Due.Or Ive addressed the due diligence question in previous posts, but this came up again in a debate we were having at a recent meeting of the Sand Hill Angels. And in order to increase our groups returns, one of our goals should be to get more people and man hours involved in the diligence process.

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

Professor VC

While the flick has gotten rave critical reviews (93% on Flixster), the question of what percentage of the movie is true has also gotten a lot of discussion in the blogosphere. This is a good review of the movie and both books. How Much Diligence is Due. Bootstrapping 101. The last blogger in Silicon Valley.

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ProfessorVC: Is the Grass Really Greener on the Dark Side?

Professor VC

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.) How Much Diligence is Due. Bootstrapping 101. ► 2010. (7).

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

Professor VC

This team had a working prototype of the first solar powered wetsuit using nano-solar technology. While many people would have a hard time doing without a garbage disposal some municipalities have banned the use due to the impact to the water treatment systems. How Much Diligence is Due. Bootstrapping 101.

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ProfessorVC: Buyer's Remorse

Professor VC

Of course, rigorous diligence is performed, the team is challenged, and assumptions are tested. This is especially true of purchases such as buying a new home, which is one of the most common triggers for buyer's remorse, due in no small part to the huge amounts of money usually involved.Thanks for sharing this nice post.

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ProfessorVC: Brickbreaker - Mindless Amusement or Viscious.

Professor VC

A: Technology companies and Drug dealers While the fall semester is in full swing, summer doesnt officially end for another few days. How Much Diligence is Due. Bootstrapping 101. I am not sure how this relates to venture finance or entrepreneurship, but Im sure Ill find some connection along the way. ► February. (1).

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ProfessorVC: Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

Professor VC

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. How Much Diligence is Due.