Gust

DECEMBER 21, 2011

Silicon Valley is a very special place – the nucleus of high-growth, high technology entrepreneurship in the US, indeed, in the world. The Valley produces world-class entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists and successful high-tech companies – all growing and creating jobs on one relatively small peninsula.

Silicon Valley 107

Silicon Valley Southern California Tucson Seattle 107

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I find that one of my best sources of deal flow is from lawyers. Local : many entrepreneurs like to use their old friend from Boston even though they’re now living in Boulder. Right sized : I tried to work with one of the best known firms in Silicon Valley. That makes no sense to me.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2011

Sure, there is always some seed funding (10% of overall deal flow), but you can bet that this money goes to entrepreneurs who have been there before and won. Back to VCs, Silicon Valley venture capital firms are still the most active. Back to VCs, Silicon Valley venture capital firms are still the most active.

Venture Capital 233

Venture Capital Revenue Elevator Pitch Silicon Valley 233

Rob Go

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Even though we are a seed-focused VC fund, we were very excited to help organize this event because of our belief that increased angel activity is critical to keep propelling the Boston startup ecosystem (and the local economy) further. SAFE docs are on the rise. It was a great even overall, and I learned a ton.

Angel Investor 71

Angel Investor Silicon Valley Cofounder Finance 71

K9 Ventures

DECEMBER 10, 2011

I’ve already written about why I want the whole team to be in one location, but in that post, I didn’t address why I want the entire team to be in Silicon Valley. We did not expect to attract their attention this early on, but the serendipity of being in the Valley made that happen. The Valley has that.

Silicon Valley 124

Silicon Valley San Jose Portfolio Cofounder 124

K9 Ventures

DECEMBER 10, 2011

I’ve already written about why I want the whole team to be in one location, but in that post, I didn’t address why I want the entire team to be in Silicon Valley. We did not expect to attract their attention this early on, but the serendipity of being in the Valley made that happen. The Valley has that.

Silicon Valley 112

Silicon Valley San Jose Portfolio Cofounder 112

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The Geography of Successful and Unsuccessful Venture Capital Expansion ” that the best performing VC funds are based in the major venture centers (Silicon Valley, Boston, and the New York area), but their best investments are outside of those geographies.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114