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Cram Down – A Test of Character for VCs and Founders

Steve Blank

On one hand the same venture capital industry that gave us Apple, Intel, Tesla, and SpaceX, also thinks addicting teens is a viable business model (Juul) or destroying democracy (Facebook) is a great investment. Many VCs have no moral center in what they invest in or what they’ll do to maximize their returns.

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Flexible VC, a New Model for Companies Targeting Profitability

David Teten

When the company hits potholes, Flexible VC investors usually don’t have the nuclear options of firing management and/or doing a recapitalization. Typical business stage. An already proven business model and its already valuable assets. Typical business model. Technology-centric businesses.

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Silicon Valley Frontlines: Two Tales of "Working For Equity"

philipsmith.typepad.com

a year burn rate and your equity is worthless due to numerous recapitalizations and bridge loans from investors then either you don't get it or I'm stupid to do it. New Business Models. Tech Business Environment. Tech Investor News A new mashup of technology company newsfeeds sorted by major category, company etc.