Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

But any entrepreneurs raising capital should keep in mind that this opening of the markets could possibly be temporary. It helped me avoid chasing deals (and a house) in 2007/08 and it led to GRP’s fastest pace of investment in many years in the first three quarters of 2009 at a time when many others weren’t investing.

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Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Ari Newman is an entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and a friend. He works at Techstars where his responsibility is to ensure that the connections between alumni, mentors, and staff are as robust as they can be – helping entrepreneurs “ do more faster ” day in and day out.

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Burn Rate Equity Software Review Early Stage 152

Professor VC

DECEMBER 18, 2008

The NIF (in its 5th year), is essentially a science fair for entrepreneurs. One of my favorite projects from 2007 was a solar power wetsuit. Manija Ansari is an undergraduate business student (currently in my Entrepreneurial Finance course), working on a social entreprenurial venture. Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

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San Jose Silicon Valley Technical Review Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

As I mentioned in the previous post, Jeff Fluhr (founder of StubHub) recently stopped by my Entrepreneurial Finance class to share his 4 Lessons of Entrepreneurship with the students. Do you have the right make-up to be an entrepreneur? I also teach Entrepreneurial Finance at San Jose State. Can Entrepreneurship Be Taught?

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Technical Review San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

I think the title of this post is a TV show, but fitting as there has been much debate in the venture community as to the whether angel investors are good or bad for entrepreneurs and VCs. One group charges entrepreneurs "an administrative fee" to present to the group. Touched by an Angel. Back to the panel. for a total of $10.5M

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Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

dondodge.typepad.com

JANUARY 15, 2011

Community is more powerful than money or technology » August 11, 2007 How much equity for investors and employees? Entrepreneurs face some pretty tough questions at a very early stage. Both the entrepreneur and the investor have much higher expectations than just "even money" on their bet. 5% Managers -.25%

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thestartuplawyer.com

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Entrepreneurs often believe their startup company faces legal threats from only external sources. About the Author Ryan Roberts is a startup lawyer and represents technology companies through all phases of the startup process, including incorporation, seed & venture financings, and exit transactions.

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