I’m a guest lecturer for an executive MBA class at Denver University later today. was asked to talk about Internet business models (among other things), so I thought I’d take a look at the 39 companies that have been through TechStars to give them a sense of the relative popularity of various business models. Check out Baydin and TimZon. MORE >>

We’ve already written about the difficulties and risks of trying to put a value on your company too early ( here ), but how does an early stage company raise money without a reliable valuation? One way is through convertible debt. Convertible debt is pretty much what it sounds like: debt that can convert to equity. MORE >>

(follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/bussgang ). few weeks ago, Fred Wilson posted a presentation he delivered on What Makes the NYC Start-Up Scene Special. was inspired to deliver a similar presentation today to a group of Harvard Business School students who are interested in entrepreneurship in Boston. View more presentations from bussgang MORE >>

We’ve already written about the difficulties and risks of trying to put a value on your company too early ( here ), but how does an early stage company raise money without a reliable valuation? One way is through convertible debt. Convertible debt is pretty much what it sounds like: debt that can convert to equity. MORE >>

A conversation with the CEO of a SaaS company today reminded me of the importance of the rule of 78s. What What is this “rule”, you ask. If you run a recurring revenue business, it is the most important number you have never heard of. Back to my conversation with the CEO. ” Simple question right? Each sales rep. Sales reps. Why 78? MORE >>