Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

We discuss deal structures. We discuss things like what the general prices in the market are but not in a price fixing way but in a general commentary way, like “I can’t believe that guy paid 40 pre!&# kind of way. Often it’s to try and persuade people that we’ve found the right model.

Entrepreneur 292

Entrepreneur Technical Review Valuation Stealth 292

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

In Kara’s case I got to see her work on deal structuring first hand having worked closely with her on her board at P.S. XO. We not only need to be able to help in the trenches with our teams but we also need to have good investment judgment. That turns out to be much more difficult than non-investors often imagine.

Partner 408

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

And on many occasions I have passed on deals where it was clear that the founding team was over-optimizing the deal structure to focus on a quick exit. I look for entrepreneurs who set out on their journeys to do exactly that – build big businesses. Change industries. Not looking for quick flips.

Liquidation Preference 357

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