Most entrepreneurs have learned that it’s almost always quicker and easier to get cash from someone you know, rather than Angel investors or professional investors (VCs). In fact, most investors “require” that you already have some investment from friends and family before they will even step up to the plate. Be upbeat and respectful. Don’t be one. MORE >>

I often get nice compliments like “where did that insight come from?” or “how could you rattle off so many case studies around that technology trend?” In reverse, I find myself disagreeing with fellow bloggers and analysts and when I MORE >>

Over this last year, I have been watching a whole group of startups attempt to land their series A. One aspect that has been shown to be incredibly important for sophisticated and series A investors is showing superior metrics MORE >>

A common misconception I often hear in the startup world is that non-profits are easy and safe, since they don’t have to pay taxes, and they don’t have to make a profit for their shareholders. In reality, from the feedback I get from non-profit executives, exactly the opposite is true. unless it relies wholly on donations. Marty Zwilling. MORE >>

My good friend and professional instigator David Crow sparked some reactions last week with this 100% on the money tweet. Mark Evans chimed in to dispel the myth that there is not enough VC$ in Canada. He then followed up summarizing reactions from a number of Canadian VCs including me. I’m not saying these people have bad businesses. MORE >>