Gust

OCTOBER 12, 2014

Obviously, a key factor is always the state of the economy and the mood of the venture capital community. According to the Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index® for the First Quarter 2014, the Q1 increase marks seven consecutive quarters of positive sentiment among Silicon Valley venture capitalists.

Silicon Valley 182

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Massachusetts California 182

Gust

DECEMBER 21, 2011

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. It hosts an environment which many other communities have attempted to emulate, although they haven’t and won’t.

Silicon Valley 107

Silicon Valley Southern California Tucson Seattle 107

Gust

DECEMBER 1, 2011

It is suggested that companies cannot find the cash necessary to start new and exciting ventures. Furthermore during this economic downturn, we’ve heard a crescendo of voices lamenting the lack of startup funding, as communities finally recognize that new companies are the key source of job creation in this country.

SBIR 120

SBIR Startup New York City Angel Investor 120

Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

This is often referred to in the creative community as a “ work-for-hire agreement.”. Get a contract , if only a simple one-pager, stating that everything the contractor produces on the company’s dime is the property of the startup.

Intellectual Property 149

Intellectual Property Technical Review Software Review IP 149

Gust

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Startups and investors discover each other, and the community wins because the event becomes visible evidence of new business and new jobs locally. Many local angel investment groups work with a local event that creates the illusion of a business pitch contest, awarding investment to the winner. The event generates local buzz.

Software Review 79

Software Review Term Sheet Due Diligence Angel Investor 79

Gust

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Worse, their concept — a community site that would also have e-commerce components – was still on the drawing board when the investor meetings occurred. The vision was clear and correct… but it couldn’t be communicated. OK, that proved them right about how vibrant a community they were addressing.

eCommerce 107

eCommerce Valuation Stock Community 107

Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others. Look for positive or negative news articles, any controversial relationships, and involvement in community organizations. Here are some techniques for making the assessment: 1.

Due Diligence 119

Due Diligence Entrepreneur Offshore Angel Groups 119