Steve Blank

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Each VC firm/partner has a different spin on what to weigh more.) In theory when you went public, everyone’s shares were now tradable on the stock exchange, but usually the underwriters required a six month “lockup” when company insiders (employees and investors) couldn’t sell. 4) help nurture and grow the companies they invest in.

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I trained the Startup Weekend Next Beijing mentors and instructors, presented to several hundred entrepreneurs, and had a great fireside chat with Zhen Fund founding partner Xu Xiaoping in front of another roomful of entrepreneurs. there are almost no mergers or acquisitions in this market segment. In the U.S. Unlike the U.S.

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VC’s invested their limited partners’ “risk capital” in a portfolio of startups in exchange for illiquid stock. The size of the red bars (IPO’s) versus blue (mergers and acquisitions) illustrates that while venture-backed startups did get acquired, the IPO market was booming. The system worked in predictable and profitable ways.

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I trained the Startup Weekend Next Beijing mentors and instructors, presented to several hundred entrepreneurs, and had a great fireside chat with Zhen Fund founding partner Xu Xiaoping in front of another roomful of entrepreneurs. there are almost no mergers or acquisitions in this market segment. In the U.S. Unlike the U.S.

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As an early employee I worked all hours of the day, never hesitated to jump on a “ red-eye ” plane to see a customer at the drop of a hat, and did what was necessary to make the company a winner. And one would become my mentor and partner in later companies.) Two of my role models for my career were in this company. (And

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techcrunch.com

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In Meebo’s case, for example, I was lucky enough to partner up with Elaine and Sandy. No looking for partnerships (who’s going to partner with you anyway?). Trust me, once you’ve launched and achieved traction, you’ll have your pick of mentors, VCs, partners and all the legal expenses you need. Partner up? No legal muck.

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