1998 Business Model Finance Metrics 
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 23, 2012
Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. In 1998 there were around 850 VC funds and by 2000 there were 2,300. In 1998 it was 150 million, 1999 250 million and by 2000 it had crossed 350 million. The Funding Problem.
Up and Running
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner with questions about funding your small business? Maybe you are wondering which metrics to track, or whether or not you should take out a loan for your business. Josh, you’re working with small business owners every day. My name is John Bates.
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Cracking the Code
SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
He should have invested in Lawson obviously… I could not track back their stock price in 1998 when NetSuite was launched, but since Jan. If that were the case, most of the Cable and Wireless companies who have been using a similar business model would have gone bankrupt a long time ago and Saleforce would not have 20% FCF margins today.
Tim Keane
MAY 27, 2010
They have a growth metric – one measurement of success – that focuses the attention of the entire enterprise. Ours was increasing business from current customers. Here in America, 95+% of all entrepreneurs never have had any external investment financing. Ours was increasing business from current customers.
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