Venture Chronicles

DECEMBER 20, 2011

The Business of Social Networks: We have seen a coalescing of business models form around social networks and not surprisingly the vast majority of them are evolutions of advertising models. SoLoMo: Social Local Mobile is on for 2012.

PPC 32

PPC Social Network Mobile Campaign 32

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

Providing better product information is how they manage to stay in business while competing with giants like Amazon, Walmart and Best Buy. This means that you’re more likely to get the sale if you manage to instill confidence to prospects about your price. You can experiment with. This is a great opportunity for you.

Social Media 109

Social Media Software Review Raleigh Social Network 109

Ben's Blog

AUGUST 28, 2012

In 2012, most everyone takes the Internet for granted and believes its emergence to be a logical, evolutionary step. In Q2 of 2012, 362 million mobile phones shipped and it is increasingly rare to see business users who don’t have smartphones or tablet devices. Technological revolutions follow a similar psychological dynamic.

Romania 44

Romania Software Review Cloud Mobile 44

betashop.com

OCTOBER 8, 2012

But, you can iterate and iterate on features, but you cannot iterate your way to a business model. I’ve seen too many businesses get stuck or fail because of their endless pursuit for the magic new feature that is going to help them gain traction. Sure, you’re not going to get it right at first, no one does.

Technical Review 108

Technical Review Technology Software Review Valuation 108

www.vccafe.com

MARCH 11, 2013

Startups for startups – the top B2B tools used by Startups – Includes the list of top 50 startup vendors in 2012 by Vendorstack , a reviews and Q&A platform on enterprise vendors for startups and mid-market companies. Tools for Hackathons – added Dec 2012. Task Management. Project Management Tools.

Software Review 53

Software Review Technical Review Startup 53

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

But in 2012 a visit to any major college in America will show you the massive increase in aspirations of our young talent to become the next Mark Zuckerberg and build a future Facebook. The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years.

Venture Capital 347

Venture Capital Technical Review LP Mobile 347

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Didnt get the chance to ask him if managed to visit Berkeley while he was in town and see the 52-7 whupping that the Buffs took at the hands of Cal. Bump.com is a social network based on license plate numbers as the identifier. ► 2012. (1). Day 2 was much more interesting. Jeffrey Mullen of Card 2.0 Post a Comment.

Technical Review 38

Technical Review San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 38

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

There are so many unknowns at this stage and the only known is that the business model is going to change at least once, or in the current most overused term in the Silicon Valley, there will be a "pivot". If you want to skip to the end of the story, I ended up becoming an adviser and investing in the management company.

Technical Review 31

Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Ive written previously about Right Side Capital Management (RCSM) , the latest in my post earlier this year, " How Much Diligence is Due. " (Full disclosure: I am an investor and adviser in RCSM.) ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Post a Comment.

Technical Review 38

Technical Review Early Stage San Jose Angel Investor 38

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

This got me thinking about the business model that Mike Keiser has built at the resort and a lecture began to form in my head. Manage seasonal demand through pricing - Weather on the Oregon coast can range from gorgeous to downright nasty and can change from one of the other in a matter of minutes. ► 2012. (1).

Oregon 28

Oregon San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

ConversionXL

JUNE 24, 2014

In fact, 54% of users said they may actually leave a website and go to another rather than complete an individual registration form, according to a 2012 survey conducted by Blue Research. MailChimp, the B2B subscriber email management service, recorded a 66% drop in failed logins after introducing social login.

Social Network 130

Social Network Viral Social Media B2C 130

Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. April 4, 2010 8:34 AM. Post a Comment. Newer Post.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28

Professor VC

DECEMBER 18, 2008

Many entrepreneurial programs feature a business plan competition, which is a great exercise. At SJSU, we also have a business plan competition in the spring, which ideally allows the students to build a viable business model around their NIF projects. ► 2012. (1). No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Technical Review Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. May 14, 2011 2:39 PM. Anonymous said. Post a Comment.

San Jose 36

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Valuation 36

Professor VC

APRIL 1, 2010

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. April 21, 2010 9:26 PM. Post a Comment. Newer Post.

Term Sheet 32

Term Sheet Angel Investor San Jose Venture Capital 32

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2008

In addition to the case study analysis, the students also have the opportunity to develop a business model and financial model for a new concept, which always proves a lot more challenging. ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Newer Post.

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Labels: angel groups , Angel Investors. Newer Post.

Angel Investor 28

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor San Jose 28

Professor VC

JUNE 6, 2008

It seems appropriate to have this discussion as Kent Desormeaux grabs Big Browns reins and goes after the Triple Crown tomorrow at Belmont.There is an age old debate in the venture business on whether it is better to bet on the horse (business/market) or the jockey (management team/founders). ► 2012. (1).

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Norway Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

JULY 31, 2008

This whole process got me thinking about the textbook business model. Labels: business models , Grateful Dead , textbook. ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Steve Bennet. at 7:05 PM. Email This BlogThis! September 6, 2010 7:42 AM.

San Jose 28

San Jose Software Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. No comments: Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Balance Sheet 28

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

March 19, 2012 11:12 AM. ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Post a Comment. Newer Post.

San Jose 43

San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Labels: entrepreneurial lessons , entrepreneurship.

Technical Review 28

Technical Review San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

While currently free to angel groups, their business model revolves around aggregating the angel investment data. ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!

Pre-Money Valuation 28

Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Awesome article, Steve!! July 12, 2009 11:34 AM.

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. April 25, 2011 11:20 PM. Post a Comment. Newer Post.

San Jose 31

San Jose Technical Review Venture Capital Angel Investor 31

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

Written By Dan Martell on February 2nd, 2012 | Category: Hiring LeanStartup Marketing Metrics Startup Life | 6 Comments. I’m not afraid to pick up the phone, cold call someone, use LinkedIn to find someone who’s recently left a company that might be considered competitive and ask them for advise around the business model and marketplace.

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

Professor VC

JANUARY 19, 2012

Thursday, January 19, 2012. VFA is sending high achieving recent college grads into small businesses and start-ups in inner cities. March 18, 2012 4:14 AM. April 30, 2012 11:40 AM. May 11, 2012 1:48 AM. May 23, 2012 6:41 AM. May 23, 2012 6:41 AM. ▼ 2012. (1). ProfessorVC. Thanks a lot.

Silicon Valley 28

Silicon Valley San Jose America Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

JUNE 20, 2011

I took a look back at our original financial model we presented to VCs in 2004. The business model (OEM through broadband and home security companies for mass distribution) if not specific product functionality has remained largely the same. ► 2012. (1). Guess that means I had less experience than as well.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Term Sheet Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

AUGUST 26, 2011

Is the model consistent with the business plan? Does the business model make sense? Do you understand the business and market? The process of building the model forces you to answer the difficult questions related to the business model and give a complete picture of the opportunity. Newer Post.

Silicon Valley 35

Silicon Valley San Jose Hockey Stick Venture Capital 35

www.usatoday.com

JULY 16, 2012

The Hollywood creativity has finally caught the technology wave," says Draper, managing director of Draper Fisher Jurvetson , which invested in early start-ups such as video-chat company Skype and electric-vehicle maker Tesla Motors. "It Americas new business model: Sharing. © 2012 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co.

Los Angeles 87

Los Angeles San Francisco Southern California Silicon Valley 87

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

A Comparison Between Novice and Serial Entrepreneurs" Her research shows that there is a positive correlation between prior founding experience and new venture performance due to stronger and more diverse social networks, access to capital, reliance on collaborators and other factors. ► 2012. (1). Newer Post. Older Post.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Venture Capital Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

OCTOBER 26, 2010

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Good blog and of course Go Giants!!! Post a Comment.

San Jose 28

San Jose San Francisco Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

JULY 2, 2010

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. Labels: Andy Grove , economics , venture capital.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Venture Capital Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

OCTOBER 20, 2009

► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. October 22, 2009 1:03 PM. Post a Comment. Newer Post.

Angel Investor 35

Angel Investor Due Diligence San Jose Silicon Valley 35

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

How passionate are the entrepreneurs about their business? Does the business model pass the smell test? ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Can they recruit and get others excited? Do I believe they can succeed? No comments: Post a Comment.

Angel Groups 28

Angel Groups San Jose Early Stage Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

always focus on the business model and assumptions, but there are too many unknowns to put much faith in the future cash flow projections. ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? On the other side, you have Market Analysis (96%) followed by gut (67%).

San Jose 33

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Mezzanine 33

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

In this case, LinkedIn was the only logical one that came to mind and didn’t see a viable business model short of that result. ► 2012. (1). Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? August 24, 2011 4:13 PM. Post a Comment. Newer Post. Older Post. Twitter Updates.

Acquisition 31

Acquisition San Jose Angel Investor IPO 31