The Next Web

AUGUST 26, 2013

Today, in steps 10-12 I want to discuss with you raising your first round of money, hiring to develop and maintain your company culture, as well as defining your role in the management of your startup. Learn how to hire and maintain your company culture. When I started my first business, I often got advised to hire “A people”.

Management 120

Management Cofounder Startup Bootstrapping 120

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

My colleagues Sebastian Soler , Steven Greenberg and I recently launched a new online community, PEVCTech.com , exclusively for PE/VC investors; engineers who work at PE/VC funds; and other technologists who specialize in working on this problem. FounderSuite * helps early-stage companies in their fundraising process. .

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I know he’s smart but you wouldn’t hire a Javascript developer to do your database design – would you? He’s totally tapped into the startup communities in Silicon Valley and a bit in LA. But as with consulting, PR, web design and even VC – it’s not just the firm it’s also the individual.

Southern California 318

Southern California Silicon Valley IP Stock Options 318

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2011

Some have done earlier-stage deals and done well. Others have chased earlier-stage but lack the skills or relationships to do this effectively. Some have moved into later stage investments in an effort to “put logos on their websites.&# The LP Community Hasn’t Yet Caught Up.

Venture Capital 296

Venture Capital Software LP Early Stage 296

This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

So, the idea that it's a good or bad idea to follow on, or to play in certain stages versus others--honestly, it's a lot of marketing hype and anecdotal stories that really don't play out across the law of large numbers. Some of this thinking is also driven by folks who aren't well connected to the rest of the later stage venture community.

Later Stage 99

Later Stage Down Round Pre-Money Valuation Early Stage 99

techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

One of the things I do as a founder of a later stage startup is to meet with early stage entrepreneurs to help them get their companies going. Inevitably, the excuses begin: I need to hire people to build the product. In my neck of the woods programmers are hired guns at first year in college. No phone system.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Software Review 84