Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 28, 2021

David is still one of the most active angel investors in New York, and also the CEO of Gust , which is an online platform for startup financing used by 800,000 entrepreneurs over the years, providing access to 85,000 angel investment professionals. Neither does David S. Rose, according to his classic book, “ Angel Investing.”

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Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Of all the Chinese government programs, the Torch Program is the one program that kick-started Chinese high-tech innovation and startups. Innovation Clusters.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 27, 2010

We spend way too much time, particularly in and around the New York area, teaching fundraising versus company or product building. At the same time, in an effort to build up the base of “bench talent” in New York City, I’ve been running Product Manager School through nextNY. ” It’s true.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Also, investors from the super-hubs (Silicon Valley, New York, or Boston), won’t assume anyone outside their domain has the savvy and resources to make it happen. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Arizona or a similar location. The list goes on and on.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. I will always remember fondly my coffee meeting 5 years ago with my friend Sam Rosen in New York City shortly after Hurricane Sandy. were more distributed.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Insurance is the next big industry due for a disruption. But wait, before letting your eyes glaze over or clicking out of here entirely, give me just two minutes of your time to explain – because the opportunity is big and the technology is really cool. The technology existed; it just needed to be deployed for an insurance purpose.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2013

Also, investors from the super-hubs (Silicon Valley, New York, or Boston), won’t assume anyone outside their domain has the savvy and resources to make it happen. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Phoenix or a similar location. The list goes on and on.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

For startups and entrepreneurs, awareness of the stock exchanges will help prepare you for a potential public financing of your company through an initial public offering, known as an IPO. The NYSE (New York Stock Exchange, 1792). The NYSE is also called ‘The Big Board’ as per etoro review. Which has a US$ 30.1

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 2, 2022

Blockstack, a blockchain technology company, has also been helped by the state’s progress. Blockstack was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The state’s progress is due, in part, to Bitcoin trading business growth. Future of Bitcoin Trading in North Carolina.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

The previous post described how China built its science and technology infrastructure. This post is about the how the Chinese government engineered technology clusters. Of all the Chinese government programs, the Torch Program is the one program that kick-started Chinese high-tech innovation and startups. Innovation Clusters.

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David Teten

JULY 10, 2019

We want to use our proprietary technology and network to tap the relevant players to take the relevant steps forward; and identify, document, and disseminate best practices. Q: Is this civic tech? Our technology can also scale to other geographies. I’m a VC in New York with 8 years of experience; more about me here.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 21, 2015

I had a better one when I came back from New York. I was in New York last week teaching my annual 5-day version of the Lean LaunchPad class at the Columbia Business School. New York Startups. Michael Bloomberg has yet to get his due for engineering the New York entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

How Much Diligence is Due.Or Ive addressed the due diligence question in previous posts, but this came up again in a debate we were having at a recent meeting of the Sand Hill Angels. And in order to increase our groups returns, one of our goals should be to get more people and man hours involved in the diligence process.

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David Teten

MAY 7, 2019

We want to use our proprietary technology and network to tap the relevant players to take the relevant steps forward; and identify, document, and disseminate best practices. Q: Is this civic tech? It’s preferable that you live in the New York tri-state area. See Ready to Join a New Management Team? A nonprofit?

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David Teten

AUGUST 19, 2019

Since 2017 we’ve managed $3 million in revenue-based financing, which helps cash-strapped technology companies grow. Investment Criteria: B2B SaaS or tech-enabled services with proven, recurring contracts. According to John Borchers, Co-founder, Decathlon is the largest revenue-based financing investor in the US.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 16, 2015

Also, investors from the super-hubs (Silicon Valley, New York, or Boston), won’t assume anyone outside their domain has the savvy and resources to make it happen. On the other hand, if you are into solar technologies, there is probably an advantage to being in Phoenix or a similar location. The list goes on and on.

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Pascal's View

OCTOBER 11, 2013

I first visited the Museum of American Finance a couple of years ago, and it is not only a great space,it is a useful resource for visitors interested in a wide range of current exhibits on current capital markets topics, as well as documents and artifacts related to capital markets, money and banking.

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VC Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Artificial Intelligence is an important, foundational technology that gets more important every year and will be used to solve more and more problems going forward. These events mean that technology is advancing fast enough to make better decisions than humans in order to accomplish a given task. Chris Rust, Clear Ventures).

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

You’ll be able to give them an update on key hires, pilot customers, key tech innovations – whatever. Like it or not – finance is a major job function in any company – startup or public company. I spent the past week in New York. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry.

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Gust

AUGUST 22, 2012

How spoiled we are, taking for granted a system of government with relatively stable, transparent laws and regulations, consistently applied (at least in theory), and subject to judicial oversight with appellate review. The risk-reward tradeoff in finance should hold true in developing and unstable regions as well.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

Until recently it was headquartered 2 blocks from our offices in Santa Monica so we literally saw it emerge under our feet and we proudly invested in the last 3 rounds of financing. Local politicians wanting to see local job creation rather than jobs at tech firms all migrating to San Francisco should be heartened. Not really.

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David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

17, on “How Investors Are Increasing Their Returns Through Collaboration and Technology”. This is another joint event between HBS Angels of NY and the HBS Club of New York. Ahlberg earned his doctorate from Chalmers University of Technology and has worked as a visiting researcher at the University of Maryland.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2019

This is only true when: 1) there is funding available to finance short-term losses and 2) when there is a lucrative positive unit-economics business when you become the winner. Of course it takes time to roll out new scooters and replace existing inventory but this is already having a dramatic effect on the underlying business.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Much of this success is due to the flexibility of startups and their ability to adapt. Companies that have managed to do this have a distinct advantage over those dependent on financing from external sources. Many startups are already tech-based, and the tech they use can help them connect with consumers and make sales online.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 2, 2014

An estimated 75 to 95 percent of new products fail in the marketplace. These cycles are particularly pronounced in the technology industry, where rapid innovation leads to rapid product releases, and often to rapid failures. pound paperweight,” said the New York Times’ David Pogue in a technology review.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 19, 2020

This is what is known in technical terms as a shareholder of the company. They are sold and bought in stock markets such as NASDAQ, New York Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange, Japan Stock Exchange, etc. Due to this, before a person or firm can be regarded as a stockbroker, they must be certified.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 3, 2012

Most tech CEOs tend to understand the power of Twitter, and as such, this is the most popular category. Legendary tech entrepreneurs, startup celebrities, and even the creators of Twitter itself are on the service. plibin : Find out what Evernote CEO Phil Libin has to say about startups, tech, and of course, taking notes.

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David Teten

JULY 25, 2011

On Friday morning, I witnessed another volley of shots being fired from New York City at Palo Alto during FinTech Innovation Lab ‘s Inaugural Investor Day. The Lab is a collaboration between the New York City Investment Fund and Accenture, with support from the New York banking community.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 23, 2019

Nothing quashes an enterprising spirit quite like opening a business and then having to shut down due to negligent preparation. Review local and federal rules and regulations to ensure your facility is in check. Above all else, be diligent and be discerning. This is why great hotels always compliment a great location.

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VC Cafe

APRIL 29, 2020

According to the Covid-19 impact report by research firm Beauhurst: 5,070 UK companies are at a ‘severe’ or ‘critical’ risk 615K startup and scaleup jobs are at risk Later stage startups are at the most risk Across the board, tech sectors and verticals are the most likely to experience a positive or low impact.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2017

David is one of the most active angel investors in New York, and also the CEO of Gust , which is an online platform for startup financing used by 500,000 entrepreneurs over the years, and funding over 1800 startups in just the last 12 months. I still don’t see it happening any time soon. Neither does David S.

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The Startup Magazine

MARCH 3, 2020

As loans become due and rates balloon, tenants may decide not to renew the leases at all, or at such long terms, exposing the owner to cash flow problems. Technology and its Impact on the Commercial Real Estate Industry. Investment advisors will ask you all about your finances, so be sure to also ask them about their own finances.

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David Teten

MAY 9, 2012

We are in the midst of two great disruptions to American business: the internet’s ongoing disruption of most traditional industries: finance, healthcare, retail, finance, fashion, etc. Pioneering Program Launched by Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York and the National Association of Investment Companies.

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David Teten

JANUARY 19, 2021

Our categorization is not a technical one. Additionally, Flexible VC can accommodate all types of companies, not just asset-lite, tech-enabled companies.”. Early-stage: Cofounder with engineering/ product background from top-tier university or major technology company. Flexible VC offers you this. Emily Campbell, Esq.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

For reason number two people pay a higher price & rent in New York than they do in San Antonio, Texas. That would mean that the increased number of new business startups will lead to a “funding gap&# of deals that can’t get financed. I’ve lived through two tech market corrections at close range.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

This new scenario was assessed by CB Insights, who released a report listing 250 fintechs that are transforming banking around the world. San Francisco and other cities close by (79 in California) represent the highest concentration of fintechs, however, New York also has a significant number (33 in total).

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

Reviewing financial & operational performance. By now you have many smart people around your board but probably people who don’t totally understand the nuances of your employees, customers, sales reps, marketing messages, technology challenges, competitors and strategic choices. Mentorship. As You Start to Mature. Experience.

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