Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

It turns out that to build a successful company you ultimately need this strange thing called “revenue” that people don’t just hand you: You need to earn it. And there’s this other thing called “gross margin,” which shows the quality of your revenue. How much ad revenue does TripAdvisor make?

Startup 150

Startup Seed Money DC Software Review 150

www.paulgraham.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

This is calledseed capital. Because so little money is involved, raising seedcapital is comparatively easy-- at least in the sense of getting aquick yes or no. Usually you get seed money from individual rich people called"angels." the seed stage, investors dont expect you to have an elaboratebusiness plan.

Startup 105

Startup Cofounder Software Stock 105

This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

In the late 90's, it wasn't surprising that companies with no revenue that were funded at 100 million dollar valuations didn't survive. 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.

Later Stage 99

Later Stage Down Round Pre-Money Valuation Early Stage 99

techcrunch.com

OCTOBER 23, 2010

The timing is perfect, there is more than a little overlap with Vivek Wadhwa’s guest post on venture capital earlier today. For both companies, the initial traction enabled raising seed money to get them to a traditional VC investment.) True seed funded Meebo and it has been a [.] Johnny Good post.

Technical Review 84

Technical Review Cofounder Technical Cofounder Software Review 84