YoungUpstarts

MAY 23, 2012

Atari and Nintendo have now borne witness to two revolutionary inventions that are changing the landscape of video game design: the Internet and the smart device. And, as the operating systems for mobile devices become more sophisticated and powerful, the sky is truly the limit for game designers, animators and developers.

Mobile 157

Mobile Video Design Initial Public Offering 157

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

We’re now in the second Internet bubble. The reward for doing so was a liquidity event via an Initial Public Offering. There was no repeatable methodology, startups and their VC’s still operated like startups were simply a smaller version of a large company. Carpe Diem. August 1995 – March 2000: The Dot.Com Bubble.

Internet 335

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 335

Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Due diligence on an investor is where you validate the track record, operating style, and motivation of your new potential partner. Check track record on the Internet and social networks. Taking on an investor is like getting married – the relationship has to work at all levels.

Due Diligence 119

Due Diligence Entrepreneur Offshore Angel Groups 119