David Teten

MARCH 18, 2021

125 theses so far submitted by investors into the OpenVC database. Investment theses are just hypotheses; the portfolio shows how accurate the hypothesis was. Out of 125 funds in the database, 33 state they invest in 1 type of technology (e.g. Our analysis is based on two complementary datasets: . follow-on ratio; etc.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review Cofounder Venture Capital B2B 78

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

I had long ago ceded the knowledge and responsibility for making the detailed technical recommendations about platforms, databases, hosting solutions, etc. So I would go to lunch with our senior architect and ask 50 questions about the differences between Postgres , MySQL and Oracle databases.

CTO Hire 308

CTO Hire Management Technical Review Part-Time VPE 308

Version One Ventures

APRIL 11, 2019

Six weeks ago, we kicked off a new series where we profile an awesome operator in our network to learn about his/her work and contributions to his/her organization and community at large. This time, I am very excited to introduce Sin-Mei Tsai , VP of Engineering at Shippo , a Version One portfolio company.

Part-Time VPE 100

Part-Time VPE Software Review Engineer Technical Review 100

David Teten

DECEMBER 12, 2017

However, all of the current talk about machine learning and AI tools running on top of these databases is absolutely nonsensical, unless there is keen focus and incentives on getting the underlying data right. We make heavy use of Slack both internally and with our portfolio company founders for messaging and task progression.

Early Stage 60

Early Stage Technical Review Software Review Venture Capital 60

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 11, 2020

As Kobie says, he didn’t have a “magical database” of great Black talent, so he set out to build a solution not just for himself, but also for the community. not just the users, but also some pilot corporate partners who also believed in the mission and opportunity and who wanted to leverage and support this amazing database of talent.

Founder 314

Founder Database United States Networking 314

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Bogdanovich, who’s worked with dozens of companies on Salesforce integration and marketing automation, sketched an order of operations for data acquisition and deployment in demand gen campaigns: Bring clean data into the CRM. That leads to hundreds of lists, no clear segmentation, and a database management nightmare. Sophistication.

Demand 132

Demand Vertical Campaign Channel 132

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

I thought about things I never had to as an entrepreneur: check size, ownership percentage, deal stage, portfolio construction and risk. Mostly we got to see the team operate in stressful times and that changed my perspective on the deal. By 2008 I had gotten more serious about championing companies through our investment process.

Stock 305

Stock Technical Review Marketing Greece 305

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

However, about 5% of the VCs in our database, mostly younger ones, are trying to build a competitive advantage by crawling large amounts of publicly available data and building analytical functions to flag companies with accelerating traction to them. 9% (1 / 12). Source: Knowledge.VC , based on scraping firm websites . 1) Market fund.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

Austin Startup

APRIL 17, 2017

To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and portfolio link to Katie Fang at katie@schoolinks.com Discover & Get Matched to Your University on SchooLinks Albino Dragon Albino Dragon Games is committed to bringing great games to the table. To Apply: Please send your resume to admin@visualsemantics.io

Social Media 48

Social Media Semantic Database Artificial Inteligence 48

View from Seed

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Recently, I’ve been working with a few of our portfolio companies to help them think about how to recruit and interview their first analytics hire. Analytics is about designing, reporting, and leveraging operating metrics to aid strategic and functional decision-making. When to make your first analytics hire.

Analytics 149

Analytics Hiring SQL Forecast 149

David Teten

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

In its first full year of operation, VCAP attracted 159 applicants. They have built the world’s largest database of brainwave data, which can be used to help in treating ADHD, PTSD, and other brain disorders. . – StratiFi is the first low-cost, intuitive, and scalable portfolio hedging SaaS platform for investors.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Partner Technical Review Cofounder 60

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Dog Patch Labs – Shared workspace operated by Polaris Ventures. Cloudant - Database as a service (backed by Avalon). Custommade – Marketplace for Customer Products (NextView Portfolio Company). GrabCAD – 3D Community and Collaboration (NextView Portfolio Company). Plastiq – Payments (NextView Portfolio Company).

Boston 71

Boston Technical Review Community Cofounder 71

Ben's Blog

JULY 13, 2010

When the computing architecture moved from Mainframe to Client/Server, hierarchical databases didn’t move with it. Due to radically cheaper computing cycles and storage, the database market moved to the much more easily programmable and more resource intensive relational database model.

Cloud 77

Cloud Architecture Software Review Database 77

VC Adventure

APRIL 2, 2020

For example, I also generally point out that despite most investors saying this, the vast majority are hitting pause on new investments for a bit (say 1-2 months, but who really knows) while they both focus on their existing portfolio and the decisions that need to be made in the near term about cash preservation, PPP loans, etc.

Valuation 118

Valuation Portfolio Database Early Stage 118

YoungUpstarts

JULY 15, 2019

Business operations often involve numerous ICT applications, which can result in an information hodge podge. Since enterprise architects are not involved in the operational processes themselves, they might overlook valuable insights that users would be able to detect. The models can be created rapidly and can be shared easily. .

Architecture 114

Architecture Database Software Operations 114

The Equity Kicker

AUGUST 8, 2017

For those of you who are time poor here’s the tltr: Forward Partners operates a focused investment strategy because it helps us make better investment decisions and provide better support to our companies. For the three and a half years that we’ve been going, Forward Partners has operated a focused investment strategy.

Artificial Inteligence 78

Artificial Inteligence eCommerce Early Stage Algorithm 78

Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

How much is it worth investing in cultivating and enforcing an IP portfolio ? It’s often possible to “ design around ” a patent to operate a business that achieves similar results in different ways.) Building and populating databases of user-supplied information and content (copyright). Barriers to entry ?

Intellectual Property 143

Intellectual Property IP Startup United States 143

David Teten

JUNE 1, 2011

Build and maintain large email database. Having flexible, searchable databases accessible on mobile devices Move from partner- or people-oriented function to more institutionalized, systematic, and scalable. Question : How many PE firms are in your databases? Phone is slower and less scalable, but good quality and intimacy.

Private Equity 122

Private Equity Deal Flow Equity Developer 122

crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

A business plan is a document that outlines the financial and operational goals of your business. This section gives a brief overview of the industry sector your business will operate in. Operating plan. Any suppliers, manufacturing processes, and any other operating details also appear here. An industry overview.

Small Business Administration 64

Small Business Administration Business Plan Social Media Hiring 64

Version One Ventures

MARCH 29, 2017

Others are looking for baseline information on operational expenses (i.e. Mission : To provide answers to those questions that founders/operators frequently ask their investors and peers, and to replace anecdotes with data-supported answers. 2: Privately held operational. 4: Publicly available operational.

Aggregator 60

Aggregator Startup Vertical SEC 60

Software By Rob

JANUARY 25, 2012

And the funds came from revenue generated by my portfolio of web applications and websites that I’ve built over the past several years. There are literally over a billion rows in the database and no one had touched it since 2008. And the algorithm that made suggestions was operating at around 10-20% effectiveness.

Acquisition 63

Acquisition Software Review Fresno Algorithm 63

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 14, 2014

But my specific point is that while everybody is busy telling you that “kids don’t use email” or “email is dead” I have actual data from portfolio company CEO’s showing the efficacy of email as a communication and marketing channel. The key is understanding the nuance. You’re data looks fantastic.

Mobile 339

Mobile Email Social Media Global 339

David Teten

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

That’s part of the value proposition of an institutional VC; I have been the (unpaid) investment banker for many of my portfolio companies. . You can also look in online investment banker databases. Malik suggests his clients use their database to “[l]ook up the transactions the investment banks have completed in your sector.

Investment Bankers 60

Investment Bankers Private Equity Database SEC 60

Version One Ventures

APRIL 8, 2014

The net effect is powerful: it empowers all of us (no matter who we are or where we are) to learn more quickly, make better decisions, and operate more efficiently. start-up databases/networks like CrunchBase and AngelList ) has led to unparalleled access to investment capital as more seed funds, angels, and syndicates emerge on the scene.

Venture Capital 160

Venture Capital Vertical Curation SEC 160

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

From premium paid subscription databases to free tools showcasing new startups and startup maps, The Ultimate Startup Intelligence Tools List is guaranteed to help you get your research done. Plus, their javascript Library is real time so you get notifications on any database update. Need a database/back end solution?

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Ben's Blog

JUNE 18, 2011

Similarly, Google, well on its way to owning the dominant smart phone operating system and which maintains a near monopoly position in search, trades at a price/earnings (P/E) ratio (ex-cash) of around 13.7. We have over 60 companies in our portfolio and none of them use any products from the current software leader, Oracle.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Software Review Valuation Internet 76

mashable.com

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Kapor Capital’s expansive portfolio includes Bit.ly Gordon is also operating director of Zynga and director at Amazon, both sFund partners. The group seeks out technologies that are complementary to the company’s core operations, including applications, software and infrastructure startups.

Angel Investor 80

Angel Investor Startup Social Media San Francisco 80

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Several years prior to this my wife started a newborn photography business, over time I became more involved in the back end operations of the business and within several years had helped her grow her business into a full-time professional position. This lead to me needing to find a new career, and fast!

Entrepreneur 60

Entrepreneur Ireland LLC Kansas 60

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2010

We talked about the negative effect of Apple’s closed system attitude but how that will be a gift to the market because Apple’s cracking of the operator hegemony has forced the industry to innovate. Will expand IBM’s business analytics capabilities and become part of IBM’s application and integration middleware portfolio.

Venture Capital 225

Venture Capital Non-Compete Vertical Europe 225

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Crowdsourcing, Networking & Community Wild Apricot – Online tools for clubs, associations, and communities that include email newsletters, blogs, discussion forums, a member database and more. Sharedbase – An online tool to manage your members-only website and your membership database.

Software Review 78

Software Review Social Media Social Network Software 78

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 12, 2017

https://medium.com/media/cc969482e7abf6b75d3c0958c8ee409d/href I moved to Los Angeles in 2007 and as a VC who had built his career as a programmer, database designer, program manager, CEO then VP Products at Salesforce, I wanted to build a portfolio of software investments. Wasn’t Jonah worried about “platform risks?”

Media 210

Media Los Angeles Russia Viral 210

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Multiple streams of income will be necessary (he stresses the importance of having all three types: earned, passive, and portfolio) and kids need to get their minds around this reality now. She might create a database of qualified locals and book appointments for her subcontractors. Perhaps your child can provide that help.

Database 172

Database Advertising Audio Management 172

VC Adventure

JUNE 8, 2010

As a quant-geek myself, I really appreciated what went into the design of their systems that would allow them to surface these operating metrics so easily (not to mention the mindset of Rodney and Mike to insist that they had access to this information at all times).

Metrics 78

Metrics Cofounder Database Engineer 78

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

It doesn’t matter whether an entrepreneur is in our portfolio, whether we’re considering an investment, or whether we’re casually meeting for the first time. In old-school resume databases, most talented professionals didn’t want or need to participate. Because we have viral growth and digital goods, we can have high operating margins.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Revenue Viral Networking 111

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2011

VC Delta is scraping websites of VCs and Tweeting when they add new portfolio companies to their websites making it easier to track when other VCs are doing. Let’s say you’re a political operative who is trying to win a swing state like Florida in the general election. Companies are monitoring competitor movements.

Florida 324

Florida Seattle API Semantic 324

BeyondVC

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Today I took a sales team from a portfolio company to meet with a couple of senior IT executives at a major retail company. IT folks leveraged the web and Google not just for applications but also to download core software to help run their internal operations.

EC2 99

EC2 Open Source Cloud Angel Investor 99

Cracking the Code

JUNE 18, 2018

In many cases the implementation will involve database changes, scheduled tasks, and cumbersome logic to tie it all together. It's all made available as a scalable service so there are no setup costs, and no operational overheads. Obviously, the emails should stop if consent is given at any point in time.

Java 48

Java API PHP Ruby 48