Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

I think a lot of the problems we have in acquisition today, in trying to go after these new technologies, is because of the way we’re organized. And some of that is changing those organizational constructs that still have us back in 1994. But we’ve got to get out of 1994. How has acquisition has changed?

Technology 202

Technology DC Acquisition Silicon Valley 202

David Teten

JANUARY 10, 2012

Michael Parekh , a Wall Streeter for over 20 years, former Partner at Goldman Sachs, and Founder of its Internet Research effort in 1994, Michael has been living online since the early days of CompuServe in the 80s and AOL in the ’90s. Cost: $15/Members of HBS Angels of NY and/or HBS Club of NY; $40/Non-members & Guests.

Technical Review 128

Technical Review Technology North Carolina Switzerland 128

Feld Thoughts

JANUARY 29, 2015

When I started investing in 1994, I was involved with a few large companies. For a short time I was connected into GE via their acquisition of AmeriData (I still have my GE business card with the “ meatball logo ” on it.) In these cases, the large company puts up no money, but people engage to work with the small company.

Venture Capital 70

Venture Capital Reputation Affiliate Conversion 70

Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

One of my favorite lines in buried in the middle: “I’ve heard enough companies say “we simply can’t cut costs or it will hurt the long-term potential of the business” to get a wry smile. Pragmatic cost cuts are always possible and often productive.” It’s simply not true.

Cap Table 70

Cap Table Down Round Liquidation Preference Founder 70

Andrew Payne

AUGUST 10, 2011

When we started Open Market in 1994, a basic Unix server and SQL database cost $100-200k. Note: raising capital for customer acquisition is not enough of a differentiator. See my article on customer acquisition.). Now, anyone with a $500 laptop can start an Internet company (or copy your idea).

SQL 40

SQL Database Acquisition Differentiation 40

VC Cafe

JULY 7, 2010

Comsys was founded in 1994 when it initially produced a PC modem and then gradually changed its focus to develop processors for 3G mobile devices, which it sold to its strategic partner, Texas Instruments Inc. SolarEdge boosts PV system output to enable cost efficient production of up to 25% more energy from any PV installation.

North America 68

North America Brazil Argentina 68

ConversionXL

APRIL 12, 2012

Seven units were sold every second in its 1994 heyday – 1.6m This was his winning image: Of course, you have to be careful when using such imagery – it will surely attract tons of clicks (=cost) that have no intention to buy your stuff. The Wonderbra ‘Hello Boys’ campaign is a great example. in that year alone.

Advertising 118

Advertising San Francisco Florida PPC 118