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Why We Prefer Founding CEOs

Ben's Blog

When my partner Marc wrote his post describing our firm , the most controversial component of our investment strategy was our preference for founding CEOs. In retrospect, it seems totally natural that Larry Ellison transformed Software Development Labs from a consulting business into a software company called Oracle.

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The Zero Dollar Consultancy

Duct Tape Marketing

No, not 19 2006, not 1996, 2006. I like working with software developers. Think of an attorney who before they make partner, has to do their own research, has to do their own outreach, who has to do their own marketing? (15:17): Phil (18:32): Don't partner too soon. I remember back in 19 what? I get happy years.

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Lousy Products Might Break Your Bones – But A Name Will Seldom Hurt You

infochachkie.com

Microsoft – Initially descriptive of the company’s software developed for the “micro” computer market, which eventually evolved into the “personal” computer market. Readily Pronounceable – A name’s proper accent should be obvious, as made painfully clear in the 1996 Tom Hank’s Movie, “That Thing You Do!” Copyright © 2007-9 by J.

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