Seeing Both Sides

MARCH 2, 2011

Here were some of the takeaways I had from the class discussion framed around three major questions I posed to the students: 1) Why did foursquare succeed as compared to the same founder (Dennis) in a similar venture (Dodgeball) in a different era and as compared to other teams pursuing LBS services in the same era? .

API 44

API Valuation Lean Burn Rate 44

www.paulgraham.com

APRIL 28, 2010

It wasnt because they werent accredited investors that I didntask my parents for seed money, though. When we were starting Viaweb,I didnt know about the concept of an accredited investor, anddidnt stop to think about the value of investors connections.The reason I didnt take money from my parents was that I didntwant them to lose it.

Technical Review 76

Technical Review Startup Software Review Angel Investor 76

www.businessinsider.com

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

This Chart Shows Why VCs Are Willing To Give Hyped Startups Absurd Valuations. Grahams startups go through a months-long process of coaching to help them build products and raise money. If the convertible debt has a " valuation cap " feature, the price at which the investors debt converts into shares has a maximum. Law & Order.

Silicon Valley 54

Silicon Valley Startup Valuation Venture Capital 54