Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. A short interview on Bloomberg about where I see venture opportunities in Europe. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. A funny video of Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle on Cloud Computing. But does Larry hate cloud computing that much or is he hiding a potential future acquisition of Salesforce.com? Cloud Computing. (1).

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. New Capital Earmarked for Global High-Growth Investments LARCHMONT, N.Y., 2009 Bessemer Venture Partners. Labels: Portfolio , Venture Capital.

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DECEMBER 1, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloudonomics and 2010 Planning for your SaaS and Cloud Computing business. Labels: Cloud Computing , SaaS , sales and marketing. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). at 12:41 PM.

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Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. As we are entering a new year, I thought it would be interesting to publish every quarter an update on the state of the 13 public SaaS/Cloud companies in the Index. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3).

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JANUARY 7, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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JULY 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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JUNE 23, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. In addition, Cardo got a lot of press for this initiative - so, overall great PR at minimal cost and this shows how web 2.0 Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Explore Venture Capital.

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OCTOBER 27, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. This strong recovery has highlighted the resiliency of the recurring revenue model in a downturn as well as the stength of the shift to soaftware-as-a-service and cloud computing. Cloud Computing. (1).

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

How to outsource everything to the cloud (except yourself) – [link]. How to outsource everything to the cloud (except yourself) – [link]. Venture capital remains white boys club – [link]. What Good Does Design Do For Business? – [link]. – [link]. Getting Steve Jobs Wrong – [link].

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DECEMBER 16, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Venture Capital is about investing in the small, fast and agile company hoping that it will beat the large and slow incumbent. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). anecdotes. (13).

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Altgate

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

The servers are in the cloud, his advertising sales is with Google, etc. PR/Marketing. For startups, PR firms are a waste of money. The best early PR is a product that people actually love plus a genuine story to tell from the founder. He basically outsources everything. Start a blog.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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MARCH 30, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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JANUARY 5, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. This video from Blueprint Ventures will give you good insights! Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Explore Venture Capital.

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crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2012

Want Venture Capital Funding? 20 Creative Business Card Designs | Pixel Clouds – [link]. What’s the secret to a great team? Barking Up The Wrong Tree – [link]. Seth’s Blog: Avoiding “I’ll know it when I see it” – [link]. Here’s How | Forbes – [link].

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MARCH 23, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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JUNE 5, 2019

John: A PR crisis is something you can and should prepare for. Rather, focus on acquiring companies that will create or accelerate your leadership in key markets. Sooner or later all companies face a crisis. What are your top tips for managing the response?

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Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 12, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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DECEMBER 28, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. I make the most of this time by listening to my favorite tech and venture podcasts. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). anecdotes. (13).

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DECEMBER 7, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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APRIL 18, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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JANUARY 22, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. SaaS scale (as defined in Law #3 of the 10 Cloud Computing Laws) is reached when least two of the sales reps are making their $100,000 MRR quotas. $1 Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3).

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JANUARY 28, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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DECEMBER 9, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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DECEMBER 2, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Cloud Computing. (1). Venture Capital. (3). Unveilling of the Bessemer's 10 laws of Cloud Comp. Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Explore Venture Capital.

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Startup Lessons Learned

OCTOBER 4, 2008

He serves on the advisory board of a number of technology startups, and has worked as a consultant to a number of startups, companies, and venture capital firms. Thanks to Suns amazing PR blitz, there was tremendous demand for experts on Java, and I did my best to convince people that I was one of that mythical breed.

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Growthink Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2012

PlotWatt creates technology (cloud-based algorithms that analyze smart meter data) that helps people reduce their energy bills by providing customized money-saving recommendations. In Luke and PlotWatt's case, their marketing efforts were aided by the PR they received from winning GE's Ecomagination Challenge.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

When you think about the success that is Silicon Valley, the unfair advantage is not just the huge amounts of available venture capital. A key deal not only helps you raise venture capital but it can help attract employees, garner press attention, help with product focus & importantly drive customer adoption and/or revenue.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2011

Yesterday I wrote Part 1 of the series on the changes to the software industry over the past decade that has led to changes in the venture capital industry itself. Open cloud led by Amazon with their AWS services drove total operating costs down by 90%. Not to mention providing the capital for growth.

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David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

Are you trying to build buzz, but don’t have the cash to launch a full-fledged PR campaign? I emphasize that the best PR you can build is through satisfied customers with high Net Promoter scores. In other words, you should focus first on a great product/service, and only after you’ve achieved that worry about PR.

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