Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

When you first start your company and raise initial venture capital your board probably consists of 1-3 founders and 1-2 VCs. As we’ve ramped up direct sales over the last few years our need to have relationships with the major media & advertising companies has become critical. In the Early Days.

Technical Review 325

Technical Review Early Stage Software Review Los Angeles 325

abovethecrowd.com

OCTOBER 1, 2013

This is the art of conversion: improve your site’s conversion and you simultaneously increase operating leverage AND increase competitive differentiation – a truly powerful combination. In 2013, we are in the midst of a critical platform transition from the browser-based Internet to mobile applications platforms like iOS and Android.

Metrics 93

Metrics Conversion Internet Acquisition 93

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

But with so many investors still licking their wounds from the dot-com bust, many focused on proven business models, such as advertising or e-commerce. Today in 2013, the majority of LinkedIn’s revenue comes from an enterprise version of our subscriptions product. In 2013, it’s whether you can break through the noise.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Revenue Viral Networking 111

abovethecrowd.com

DECEMBER 18, 2017

In 2015, 46 percent of workers were enrolled in a plan with an annual deductible of $1,000 or more, up from 38 percent in 2013 and 22 percent in 2009. They are more likely to disclose, or perhaps even advertise their prices. Our venture capital firm, Benchmark, has made four investments consistent with the “customer-first” theme.

Customer 59

Customer Technical Review Venture Capital Software Review 59

The Next Web

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

However, in terms of the complexity of deal making and buoyancy of the Russian VC market, there is little to differentiate it from the West. One of the most recent success story is the IPO of QIWI plc on the NASDAQ in May 2013. In a similar vein, the Russian Venture Company is a government fund of funds, and a development institution.

Russia 140

Russia Europe Government Vertical 140

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2011

This thinking is largely driven by the venture capital industry (and subsequently Wall Street) who are in search of high margin, highly scalable businesses. I gave them advice I don’t think they were expecting from a VC, “Don’t raise venture capital for this business. This team is talented.

Silicon Valley 332

Silicon Valley IP Dividend Finance 332