www.chubbybrain.com

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

For four years we have offered the synchronization service for no charge, predicated on the hypothesis that a business model would emerge to support the free service. We had the wrong business model. Dave Jones made a virtue of having no business model for APB. Author : Todd. Company : YouCastr.

Software Review 79

Software Review Startup Technical Review Vesting 79

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. cant wait to go back, which is clearly goal #1 in the list of critical success factors if anyone is still following the business model tangent. Labels: Bandon Dunes , business models , golf.

Oregon 28

Oregon San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

Social networking finally came of age connected the planet and leading to enormous wealth creation for Facebook employees and investors. Huge funding increases lead to massive wage inflation, rent inflation and thus higher burn rates. They had no such motive and no such power. Even Sequoia.

Valuation 150

Valuation Down Round Startup Later Stage 150

Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 36

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Valuation 36

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1).

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Technical Review Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

APRIL 1, 2010

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ▼ 2010. (7).

Term Sheet 32

Term Sheet Angel Investor San Jose Venture Capital 32

Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

Angel Investor 28

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor San Jose 28

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. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

JULY 31, 2008

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

San Jose 28

San Jose Software Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Balance Sheet 28

Startup Lessons Learned

MARCH 13, 2009

You have to know your business model. Most startups launch before theyve figured out what business theyre in. And even worse, wed cranked up the burn rate in order to be ready to handle all those millions of mainstream customers we anticipated. Most startups arent so fortunate. March 13, 2009 11:20 PM Urs E.

San Francisco 168

San Francisco PR Lean Early Stage 168

Professor VC

JUNE 6, 2008

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Norway Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

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. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). How Much Diligence is Due. ► 2010. (7).

Pre-Money Valuation 28

Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 43

San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 31

San Jose Technical Review Venture Capital Angel Investor 31

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.

Silicon Valley 35

Silicon Valley San Jose Hockey Stick Venture Capital 35

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. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Term Sheet Venture Capital 28

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Venture Capital Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

OCTOBER 26, 2010

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ▼ 2010. (7).

San Jose 28

San Jose San Francisco Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

JULY 2, 2010

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ▼ 2010. (7).

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Venture Capital Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

OCTOBER 20, 2009

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

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? Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? However, at the end of the day, your gut can tell you a lot more about whether to make an investment or not. ► January. (1).

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. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Ive never heard of a VC running Monte Carlo simulations on possible outcomes. ► January. (1).

San Jose 33

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Mezzanine 33

Professor VC

JANUARY 19, 2012

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

Silicon Valley 28

Silicon Valley San Jose America Venture Capital 28

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. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Given that, I wasnt completing surprised when Linked-in announced the acquisition last month.

Acquisition 31

Acquisition San Jose Angel Investor IPO 31

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

Silicon Valley 31

Silicon Valley San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital 31

Professor VC

MAY 6, 2008

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley Burn Rate 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ▼ 2010. (7).

Angel Investor 28

Angel Investor Angel Groups San Jose Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

MAY 30, 2009

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley Bootstrapping 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 20, 2009

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. A Lot of Horn Tooting over a Kazoo sized deal. ► January. (1). ► 2010. (7).

Venture Capital 28

Venture Capital Silicon Valley San Jose Bootstrapping 28