Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Most of this advice boils down to an argument in favor of basic planning before starting a company or raising money. In many ways the fact that it has become so cheap to start a company and relatively cheap to raise angel/seed money that we as an industry have gotten lazy on basic planning. Incumbent Strengths & Weaknesses.

Startup 150

Startup Seed Money DC Software Review 150

Austin Startup

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

However, there are circumstances in which founders know there are potential serious milestones on the short-term horizon that would dramatically influence valuation, but they need to close their seed money now. The PR story behind that trend — the way it gets sold — is that it’s about saving companies money.

Valuation 48

Valuation Dilution Silicon Valley Seed Stage 48

This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

I think I'm terrific at helping early stage teams by rolling up my sleeves and doing what's necessary--getting them hires, PR, product strategy help to find that market fit. What I'm not good at--or, rather, simply haven't done yet, is sit on a board for seven years helping a company go from $20mm in revenue to $100 million in revenue.

Later Stage 99

Later Stage Down Round Pre-Money Valuation Early Stage 99