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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

Both Sides of the Table

The market was down considerably with public valuations down 53–79% across the four sectors we were reviewing (it is since down even further). ==> Aside, we also have a NEW LA-based partner I’m thrilled to announce: Nick Kim. In 2009 we could take a long time to review a deal. Please follow him & welcome him to Upfront!! <==

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Why You Should Background Check Your Business Partner

YoungUpstarts

If you don’t perform a background check on your potential partner before doing business with him, you’re setting yourself up to get duped. Doing a background check on a potential partner or co-founder, while unorthodox, could bring to light small issues that could be resolved with a bit of honest dialogue. Leveraging Your Risks.

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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

Almost no financings, many VCs and tech startups cratered for the second time in less than a decade following the dot com bursting. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out. During this era, from 2009–2015, most founders I knew were in it for building great & sustainable companies.

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Benefits of Bitcoin

The Startup Magazine

Bitcoin was created by Satoshi Nakamoto and published as an open-source code in January 2009. Bitcoin was initially introduced in 2009 but it took some time before the general public paid attention to them. Bitcoin appeals more towards the tech-savvy crowd of people because it lacks “middlemen” or centralised authority.

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How I Got the Monkey Off My Back – Today Was a Good Day

Both Sides of the Table

As a result I didn’t write my first venture capital check until March 2009 – exactly 5 years ago. Helping companies get to next financing round successfully: I was just beginning this phase in Sept 2010 and said so. I’ve now been involved with many other successful foll0w-on financings. 5 years ago. Since then?

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Always Go Home with the Lady Who Brought you to the Dance

Both Sides of the Table

But it was early 2009 and not many companies were getting new financings at all so I thought they should take the deal. He told me he wondered if we should consider switching partners so the company could get more money and at a higher price. I know it’s tempting to switch partners.

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Someone Stole My Startup Idea – Part 2: They Raised Money With My.

Steve Blank

Posted on December 7, 2009 by steveblank In my 21 years of startups, I had my ideas “stolen” twice. The initial hypothesis for Epiphany (from my much smarter partner Ben ) was that as departments in the enterprise (manufacturing, finance, customer support sales) became automated, the marketing department would eventually get its turn.