Steve Blank
JANUARY 28, 2013
Thus began our search for a program that would properly balance the focus on the present with the need to increase our options for the future. All while keeping in mind that employees, managers and executives have day jobs – so how could we ask them to spend significant time on new ideas while not sacrificing their present obligations?
Steve Blank
JANUARY 28, 2013
Thus began our search for a program that would properly balance the focus on the present with the need to increase our options for the future. All while keeping in mind that employees, managers and executives have day jobs – so how could we ask them to spend significant time on new ideas while not sacrificing their present obligations?
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Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 5, 2010
So we as VCs search for entrepreneurs/founders who have the whole package or as much of it as possible. He and his partner told me about this new idea over the course of nearly a year. Partners in VC funds only wanted to fund entrepreneurs who had a certain percentage of their net worth tied up in their venture. Not my problem.
Steve Blank
APRIL 8, 2010
He and his co-founder were both PhD’s in applied math who believe they can make some serious inroads on next generation search. We thought we’d take our plan and go raise seed money. We can’t raise money knowing our plan is wrong.”. This was the second of three “office hours” I was holding that morning for ex students.
cdixon.org
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
Another benefit of talking freely, is that you may also find potential partners or future employees–other key components beyond investment money. I would think you would want to at least be cautious in discussing your virtualization idea with someone at VMware, your search idea with Google, etc. link] Stan James.
Berkonomics
MARCH 30, 2012
When searching for funding, one of your primary tasks should be to start where it is easier, and proceed from there. So here is a brief list in ascending order of time and process difficulty: Friends, Family and Business Partners: Your journey should begin with people that know you, trust you, and believe in your business ability.
techcrunch.com
OCTOBER 23, 2010
In Meebo’s case, for example, I was lucky enough to partner up with Elaine and Sandy. No raising money. No looking for partnerships (who’s going to partner with you anyway?). Trust me, once you’ve launched and achieved traction, you’ll have your pick of mentors, VCs, partners and all the legal expenses you need.
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