VC Cafe

JUNE 30, 2022

Jonathan Lai, General Partner, A16Z Gaming fund. The Open Metaverse is described as the New Internet, but it’s yet to be built yet. The key global trends that are currently shaping the metaverse, blockchain gaming, and NFT space (Source: Newzoo). Let’s define the building blocks of the Metaverse.

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Cloud Venture Capital Cofounder Non-Compete 200

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. 50x more Internet users (2.4 Summary: Cheap, mobile, social, global, always-on, one-click-purchase =. We are in a bubble (with so many private $1bn+ valuations).

Technical Review 398

Technical Review Venture Capital Valuation Pre-Money Valuation 398

David Teten

AUGUST 1, 2020

It’s immoral because if BDS succeeds, it will hurt billions of people globally who use Israeli technology , including in many cases to save lives. The BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement) is a global attempt to persuade people not to do business with Israel or businesses that do business with Israel.

Flash 60

Flash Portfolio B2B 60

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

New entrepreneurs who want to survive, and optimize the growth of their startups, need to think globally, and act locally, from day one. This approach, popularly known as “ glocalization ,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate.

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Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 136

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

New entrepreneurs who want to survive, and optimize the growth of their startups, need to think globally, and act locally, from day one. This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. Find global sources now.

Global 244

Global North America Intellectual Property Entrepreneur 244

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. New Capital Earmarked for Global High-Growth Investments LARCHMONT, N.Y., 2009 Bessemer Venture Partners. Labels: Portfolio , Venture Capital. internet.

Software Review 48

Software Review Partner United States Venture Capital 48

Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

Your time at ESADE has trained you to become a global business leader. Just look at the disruptive challenges that businesses face today– globalization, China as a manufacturer, China as a consumer, the Internet, and a steady stream of new startups. These will enable firms to embrace innovation by design not by exception.

Private Equity 325

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 325

Austin Startup

MAY 11, 2017

We focus primarily on software and Internet companies in areas such as SaaS, application software, financial software, consumer internet, and online marketplaces. These sectors generally leverage the Internet or software in a fundamental way. For most of us, we have been the only woman partner or senior executive in our firm.

Private Equity 48

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Seed Stage 48

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 9, 2011

Venture Capitalists typically have partners’ meetings on Mondays. So the industry formed around a day of the week when all partners could avoid having company board meetings or traveling. I thought about things I never had to as an entrepreneur: check size, ownership percentage, deal stage, portfolio construction and risk.

Stock 305

Stock Technical Review Marketing Greece 305

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2011

New entrepreneurs who want to survive, and optimize the growth of their startups, need to think globally, and act locally, from day one. This approach, popularly known as “glocalization,” means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. Find global sources now.

Global 258

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 258

Steve Blank

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Some of the readings for this class session included What The Machine Learning Value Chain Means For Geopolitics , How Artificial Intelligence Will Reshape The Global Order, An Understanding Of Ai’s Limitations Is Starting To Sink In , and The Panopticon Is Already Here. AI and The Department of Defense. I get that all the time.

Artificial Inteligence 388

Artificial Inteligence Fractional CTO Technology CTO 388

Version One Ventures

OCTOBER 29, 2013

A recent interview with Union Square Ventures ’ Albert Wenger reminded me how much things have changed in the past years: I’m less interested in the regional differences than I am in the fact that it’s now possible to build very large, global businesses from anywhere in the world…The Internet is global. Look global and local.

Silicon Valley 161

Silicon Valley Global Finance New York City 161

Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Technology is, like water, flowing and seeping into nearly every sector and eventually into most of the global economy. As more investors have more touch points with a “Softbank round” in their portfolio, a picture emerges — rounds here often take a long time to close. 4/ Global Trade Wars Are For Real.

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Technical Review Venture Capital Russia China 165

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In 2020 I started a presentation design agency & scaled it globally. If only the internet had been prevalent then, he could have created a website and advertised his services locally. My goal is to invest in both existing and new properties to create a portfolio of income-generating real estate assets. 26- Mobile app.

Affiliate 62

Affiliate United States Entrepreneur Software Review 62

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2015

New entrepreneurs who want to survive, and optimize the growth of their startups, need to think globally, and act locally, from day one. This approach, popularly known as glocalization , means you have to design and deliver global solutions that have total relevance to every local market in which you operate. Find global sources now.

Global 120

Global North America Intellectual Property Offshore 120

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

PEVCTech is partnering with Blue Future Partners to run the first large-scale survey of VCs’ technology stack. Johann Kratzer of Blue Future Partners , a fund of funds, observed, “The majority of the hundreds of funds we’ve diligenced rely predominantly on their relationships to source deals. Greylock Partners.

Private Equity 60

Private Equity Venture Capital Equity Technical Review 60

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

With a unique vision for starting and successfully managing innovative companies, he is the Managing Partner of Social Leverage, a holding company that invests in early stage web businesses. Mr. Lindzon’s new media and internet business investments also include: Limos.com, Blogtalkradio.com, Buddy Media, Ticketfly, Assistly, Bit.ly

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

The Equity Kicker

JANUARY 10, 2020

See below for a good description of what we like to see in deals at Forward Partners and what makes us different from other VCs. An interview with Nic Brisbourne, Forward Partners. It’s not too much of an overstatement to say that, 20 years ago, at the beginning of the internet, you could put almost any quality of experience online.

Partner 68

Partner Early Stage Portfolio Metrics 68

Reid Hoffman

AUGUST 6, 2020

As the Greylock team has learned after decades of partnering with early-stage founders, the best approach is establishing a core set of fundamental questions that can be tailored to each individual company, rather than looking at a rigid set of metrics. Sarah Guo: “I think the future of work is remote, flexible, global, and digital-first.

Technical Review 69

Technical Review Seed Stage Software Review Early Stage 69

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

The venture capital industry is continuing its evolution from an upside-down pyramid (typically 3-10 Partners, plus some administrative support) to a traditional hierarchical pyramid. Leading Late-Stage Technology Investors’ Portfolio by Geography, 2001-1Q2010. Notes: Only for IT & related sectors.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 16, 2020

To help them provide for their families, I would like to employ people in my community first and hopefully extend to other communities as well as I will also be partnering with other small businesses. As an agency, getting new contacts and prospects over the internet has been a mixed bag of results. Photo Credit: Craig Smith.

Entrepreneur 146

Entrepreneur Agile Artificial Inteligence San Francisco 146

Agile VC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

In the software an internet space a number of companies obviously had strong public offerings (LinkedIn, Yandex, Pandora, RenRen, et al). The global macro conditions could weigh heavily on the IPO market for awhile. My partner @ LeeHower looks back: [link] 5 days ago Search. Startup IPO Market: A Fickle Mistress.

IPO 100

IPO Marketing Silicon Valley Technical Review 100

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 3, 2018

Your next question should be: How do I take advantage of the growth opportunities present in the global marketplace? Going global isn’t the risky choice; it’s the safe one. One way to expand your customer portfolio is to access new customers around the world. The answer starts with changing your perspective on exporting.

Asia 150

Asia Global Portfolio Internet 150

Cracking the Code

MARCH 30, 2007

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Global warming: a plague for humanity? After all, global warming might not be a bad thing for everyone. Philippe Botteri Accel Partners London, UK My Bio. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3).

Software Review 48

Software Review Global Technical Review Europe 48

ConversionXL

MAY 6, 2021

First launched in 2003, WordPress is the leading CMS by which 35% of the entire internet is powered. Global brands such as BBC, Sony, MTV, and the New York Times use WordPress as their go-to platform to host and display their content. Let’s take a look at how both WordPress and Webflow compare on a variety of essential factors.

Software Review 91

Software Review Technical Review Hosting SEO 91

Cracking the Code

JANUARY 16, 2012

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: Europe Consumer , internet. Philippe Botteri Accel Partners London, UK My Bio. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. Global Warning!

Software Review 95

Software Review Europe Technical Review Spain 95

Rob Go

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

MITX : Non-profit trade association hosting many events focused on digital marketing and internet business. Jones Lang Lasalle: Global commercial real estate services. Cushman and Wakefield: Global commercial real estate services. Custommade – Marketplace for Customer Products (NextView Portfolio Company).

Boston 71

Boston Technical Review Community Cofounder 71

Hearpreneur

JUNE 26, 2016

These designers help small to mid-sized brands design/develop quality product by exposing them to big company best practices and a global network of factories, trim suppliers, fabric sources, etc. That’s why we are currently in a very exclusive beta testing phase while I continue to develop both membership and portfolio features.

Entrepreneur 89

Entrepreneur Technical Review Harvest Portfolio 89

Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Philippe Botteri Accel Partners London, UK My Bio. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. How the use of internet is transform. Global Warning!

Software Review 101

Software Review Technical Review Valuation Europe 101

VC Cafe

JUNE 18, 2012

Check out the 28 Israeli startups coming to London next week to showcase at the Innovate Israel 2012 portfolio. Cell Buddy has developed the only seamless, carrier grade solution, for low cost Voice calls, SMS and Internet, while abroad. Cell Buddy will be the world’s first Mobile Virtual Global Operator (MVGO).

Securities and Exchange Commission 133

Securities and Exchange Commission Technical Review Software Review 133

Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Philippe Botteri Accel Partners London, UK My Bio. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. How the use of internet is transform. Global Warning!

Software Review 67

Software Review Europe Technical Review Search 67

Cracking the Code

MAY 25, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Labels: design , internet , sales and marketing. 5 comments: Radu Prisacaru - UK Internet Marketer. Philippe Botteri Accel Partners London, UK My Bio. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). at 5:39 PM.

Software Review 74

Software Review Cloud IPO Jordan 74

Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Philippe Botteri Accel Partners London, UK My Bio. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. How the use of internet is transform. Global Warning!

Software Review 59

Software Review Technical Review Cloud Europe 59

View from Seed

AUGUST 26, 2015

Just yesterday, Adam Medros , SVP of Global Product at TripAdvisor and an entrepreneur advisor for NextView, just asked about when the next event will be. And if you just want to learn about different types of angels and what motivates each, my partner David has written about that before here.). A Primer on Angel Investing. Why Invest?

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Angel Investor Software Review Silicon Valley 120

View from Seed

AUGUST 26, 2015

Just yesterday, Adam Medros , SVP of Global Product at TripAdvisor and an entrepreneur advisor for NextView, just asked about when the next event will be. And if you just want to learn about different types of angels and what motivates each, my partner David has written about that before here.). A Primer on Angel Investing. Why Invest?

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Angel Investor Software Review Silicon Valley 120

abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 18, 2018

In spite of all the ink that journalists, analysts, and pundits have spilled on Uber over the years, no mainstream article has focused on what I consider to be the most elegant feature of this now ubiquitous, high growth global service — no driver-partner is ever told where or when to work.

Partner 61

Partner Demand Matching Detroit 61

Reid Hoffman

DECEMBER 10, 2020

My conclusion was that I should have realized that the first person who pitched me on Airbnb wasn’t a great consumer internet investor, which means I should have realized that he might not describe the opportunity accurately. The story continued to take unexpected twists and turns the next day after the Greylock partner meeting.

Hosting 69

Hosting Hockey Stick IPO Silicon Valley 69