Up and Running

MARCH 6, 2019

With that in mind, I’ve recently reviewed an early post, and updated the 10 things I hate most when they come up in business pitches. I don’t mind the technical jargon as much because people know they have to explain them. You focused on internal rates of return and net present value. But don’t quote me a damned IRR.

Net Present Value 87

Net Present Value Forecast IRR Oregon 87

Up and Running

DECEMBER 22, 2015

My personal favorite in the “pure nonsense category” is the IRR, the Internal Rate of Return , something that was interesting for about one hour as part of the MBA curriculum, but which has no relevance in the real world. Read more of my articles related to this topic: You Can Take That IRR and Shove It. Get a clue.

Angel Investor 60

Angel Investor IRR Software Review Startup 60

David Teten

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Here’s what I said: In your career in tech and VC, how has your focus on ESG responsibility changed over time? When we launched in 2010, I saw a white space: a burgeoning NY tech ecosystem, but only one angel group regularly writing checks. – Starship Technologies sells an autonomous robot-powered local delivery service.

Venture Capital 60

Venture Capital Partner Technical Review Cofounder 60