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Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 23, 2021
In the last few years, perhaps in reaction to the business integrity issues leading to the recession way back in 2008, I am seeing a renewed focus on other less tangible attributes which can set your startup apart. Too many early-stage companies are so desperate for customers that they operate in a frantic and random sales mode.
Startup Professionals Musings
JANUARY 6, 2019
In the last few years, perhaps in reaction to the business integrity issues leading to the recession way back in 2008, I am seeing a renewed focus on other less tangible attributes which can set your startup apart. Too many early-stage companies are so desperate for customers that they operate in a frantic and random sales mode.
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Steve Blank
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Each VC firm/partner has a different spin on what to weigh more.) The Rise of Mergers and Acquisitions -– March 2003 -2008 After the dot.com bubble collapsed, the IPO market (and most tech M&A deals) shutdown for technology companies. 3) invest in and take equity stakes in exchange for capital. So what’s left?
Startup Professionals Musings
DECEMBER 17, 2016
In the last few years, perhaps in reaction to the business integrity issues leading to the recession back in 2008, I am seeing a renewed focus on other less tangible attributes which can set your startup apart. Too many early-stage companies are so desperate for customers that they operate in a frantic and random sales mode.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 18, 2010
What a pleasure that I got to spend an hour talking with both Om Malik (whom I’ve always respected his views) and Paul Jozefak , a venture capital partner at Neuhaus Partners in Germany (and formerly the head of Europe for SAP Ventures). His view: sometimes entrepreneurs expect too much value from the partner.
Cracking the Code
NOVEMBER 13, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008. 1st 2008 = base 100) This number compares to the Nasdaq reaching a low point of -46% and currently showing a -40% drop year to date. Rethink vertical segmentation: Healthcare? Philippe Botteri Accel Partners London, UK My Bio. 1st 2008 with a base value of 100.00 Cracking The Code.
www.informationarbitrage.com
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
Home About Press IA Capital Partners Archives After 17 years in M&A, Derivatives and Trading, Im spending my time with young entrepreneurs in and around financial technology and digital media. But I am doing this from the vantage point of an investor / Board member, not an operating executive. Lack of confidence?
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