Steve Blank

MARCH 31, 2014

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. And to keep executing large organizations hire employees with a range of skills and competencies. Rent seekers fight to keep the status quo.

Private Equity 326

Private Equity Metrics China Intellectual Property 326

David Teten

MAY 8, 2012

As Steve Case has said, it’s ridiculous that anyone can gamble and be guaranteed to lose money, but there are strict regulations around who can invest in early-stage private companies and earn (in some cases) a 27% IRR on their capital. *. It was created before the Internet age to protect investors by promoting full disclosure of information.

Securities and Exchange Commission 148

Securities and Exchange Commission IRR Entrepreneur Angel Investor 148

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

The better way to think about VC returns is, do the firms consistently beat alternative asset clases on an IRR basis to adjust for the increased risk and lack of liquidity? 33% of the world is on the Internet on average of 3.1 It led to hiring Eric Schmidt. I use social media. Here the data is not always kind to VCs.

LP 374

LP Later Stage IRR Term Sheet 374

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Leaders (company is leaving China, our IPO is next week, 1,800 new stores are being opened in 180 days, our new IRR is 8%). In my case I'm looking at Social Media (boss LOVES social!), For this blog, Benchmarking classifies me into Internet & Telecom vertical. Outcomes of the conversations with your Finance team and Sr.

Analytics 133

Analytics Vertical Metrics Web 133