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Time is the Enemy of All Deals

Both Sides of the Table

It quickly became impossible to raise venture capital. When Salesforce.com decided to buy my company in December 2006 I dropped everything and focused religiously on closure. It isn’t even a story about raising venture capital or M&A. If you remember your history the market crashed the next week. Any deal.

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On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

Both Sides of the Table

It’s like people arguing that there’s a beautiful beach house in 2006 that represents great long-term value due to scarcity of similar property. All of that might be true, but the 2006 price might still be over-valued. It’s what I love about entrepreneurship and about venture capital. The road ahead.

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Cracking The Code: BlablaCar - Travel Revolution

Cracking the Code

It is interesting to note that this model has been invented in Europe (Blablacar started in 2006) and while there have been some similar and more recent initiatives in the US (e.g., Venture Capital. (3). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund.

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How to get a job in Venture Capital

Jason Ball

I wrote a post about it back in 2006 on the topic that I could point people to, but it looks a little light, so I thought I’d post an update. 3) Work in the industry - Accelerators, PR, HR, Design, IP – whatever. Venture Capital' I get asked this question a *lot*. Then transition.

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Cracking The Code: In search of Europe's next tech stars.

Cracking the Code

Venture Capital. (3). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. ► 2006. (7). Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. Explore Venture Capital. Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet. (6). McKinsey highlights. (1). Portfolio. (3).

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Cracking The Code: SaaS Multiples: Recovery or Bubble?

Cracking the Code

Venture Capital. (3). Impact of the recession on SaaS Sales&Marketing pr. Bessemer Venture Partners Expands BVP VII Fund. ► 2006. (7). Best Venture and Technology Podcasts for 2007. Explore Venture Capital. Favorite Podcasts. (1). internet. (6). McKinsey highlights. (1). Portfolio. (3).

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The 22 Best Blogs to Help Grow Your Business (That You May Not Be Reading)

Up and Running

They’ve been offering training courses and consulting services since 2006, but by their blog, you’d never guess it. These experiences have given him a broader point of view, which makes his advice on startups, marketing, PR, and sales all the more worthwhile. I mean that in the best way possible.