Genuine VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

We’re now at a point where the average consumer is not only comfortable buying all sorts of things over the web – they’re happy to tell their friends about it too. Selling high-consideration goods online is not just about publishing a web product catalog with features, specs, and reviews.

Web 134

Web Portfolio Security Engineer 134

Genuine VC

APRIL 12, 2012

Subtly behind that question is often one about the experience-level of the founders. That perspective goes a very long way into creating a service which can be truly transformative yet integrated in how people inherently interact with the web. The answer, however, doesn’t fit into a neat soundbite.

Vertical 144

Vertical Portfolio Search Internet 144

Genuine VC

APRIL 12, 2012

Subtly behind that question is often one about the experience-level of the founders. That perspective goes a very long way into creating a service which can be truly transformative yet integrated in how people inherently interact with the web. The answer, however, doesn’t fit into a neat soundbite.

Vertical 109

Vertical Portfolio Search Internet 109

Genuine VC

JULY 8, 2010

In addition, I will also continue to independently operate the Web Innovators Group. The three of us believe that there is a compelling market opportunity on the east coast for a new seed-stage venture capital firm for founders starting internet-enabled businesses.

Silicon Valley 154

Silicon Valley Seed Stage Cofounder Venture Capital 154

Genuine VC

DECEMBER 17, 2012

However, there is typically (and should be plenty of) time for founders to ask VCs questions about their approach and working-style to help determine if there’s a mutual fit. Often you can fund this information on the web (like on Crunchbase) anyway, but sometimes, and especially with seed investments from larger firms, not always.

Venture Capital 196

Venture Capital Conversion Search Entrepreneur 196

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

And through internal collaboration tools and forums we’ve introduced, Founders and CEOs of NextView portfolio companies help each other out with advice, support, and connections. Lastly, we at NextView consider ourselves to be part of a greater Tribe within the entrepreneurial web and mobile community.

Portfolio 114

Portfolio Seed Stage Venture Capital Partner 114

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

And through internal collaboration tools and forums we’ve introduced, Founders and CEOs of NextView portfolio companies help each other out with advice, support, and connections. Lastly, we at NextView consider ourselves to be part of a greater Tribe within the entrepreneurial web and mobile community.

Portfolio 100

Portfolio Seed Stage Venture Capital Partner 100

Genuine VC

JANUARY 23, 2012

If a web service provides content which helps a person or organization learn more about what and how to buy, then it becomes a trusted source for later in the buying process. Attract would-be buyers with research/learning about purchasing … suppliers will follow.

Engineer 201

Engineer Vertical Portfolio Seed Stage 201

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

That situation sounds very positive in theory, but the problem is that this founder wasn’t ready for this interest and is trying to play catch up in other capital raising discussions (with both angels and VCs). All of this led me to think about the question – when is a good time for an entrepreneur to talk to a venture capitalist?

Early Stage 123

Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 123

Genuine VC

MARCH 25, 2010

That situation sounds very positive in theory, but the problem is that this founder wasn’t ready for this interest and is trying to play catch up in other capital raising discussions (with both angels and VCs). All of this led me to think about the question – when is a good time for an entrepreneur to talk to a venture capitalist?

Early Stage 121

Early Stage Venture Capital Term Sheet Conversion 121

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

On the early side, it's repeat founders coming together again or early runaway traction in an early beta that generates buzz. For example here locally in Boston, dedicated startup job boards are actually fairly fruitful: VentureFizz , Greenhorn Connect , and Web Innovators Group.

Startup 148

Startup Portfolio Later Stage Hiring 148

Genuine VC

JANUARY 29, 2008

As I noted in my post last fall about “ Seven Coming Digital Uber-trends which Are Ripe for Startup Opportunities ,” consumers have an progressively heightened awareness around living green, and the web provides a natural vehicle for connecting people to resources and services which lessen impact of individuals on environment.

Technical Cofounder 101

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Angel Investor 101

Genuine VC

JANUARY 29, 2008

As I noted in my post last fall about “ Seven Coming Digital Uber-trends which Are Ripe for Startup Opportunities ,” consumers have an progressively heightened awareness around living green, and the web provides a natural vehicle for connecting people to resources and services which lessen impact of individuals on environment.

Technical Cofounder 100

Technical Cofounder Cofounder Angel Investor 100