Professor VC

MARCH 10, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. I moderated a panel discussion last night on one of my favorite topics, bootstrapping, as part of our Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship Eminent Speaker Series at San Jose State. Kennet has a white paper on that summarizes why bootstrapped businesses are the best.

Bootstrapping 28

Bootstrapping San Jose Silicon Valley Software Review 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. 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". Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. work at home.

Technical Review 31

Technical Review Due Diligence Silicon Valley San Jose 31

Steve Blank

FEBRUARY 22, 2016

While finding product-market fit is important, getting the rest of the business model right is the difference between and a great demo and a great business. ” (But not focusing on the other aspects of the business model) hurt tremendously. Grant :… Look, we’re people, right?

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Cofounder DC Entrepreneur Silicon Valley 120

Professor VC

DECEMBER 18, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Some result from years of work and/or education while others are a result of trying to identify a unique solution to a consumer or business problem. We recently had our Neat Ideas Fair, which is my favorite annual event of our Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship at SJSU.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Technical Review Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. ProfessorVC.

Technical Review 38

Technical Review Early Stage San Jose Angel Investor 38

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. However, for most of the rest of us, the analytical skills honed in college or grad school, along with the opportunity to network and explore different fields prove invaluable later. While Silicon Valley covers a large amount of turf, it is very small. ProfessorVC.

San Jose 43

San Jose Silicon Valley Las Vegas Venture Capital 43

Professor VC

MAY 29, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. An entrepreneur will pitch their business plan to what they think is a group of angel investors and will get a number of follow-up calls afterwards, but they are pitches for services not investment interest. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

Angel Investor 28

Angel Investor Angel Groups Accredited Investor San Jose 28

Professor VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. 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.

Oregon 28

Oregon San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

APRIL 11, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Not to worry, I was busy working on closing the Series B financing for iControl Networks. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. Friday, April 11, 2008. Babys All Grown Up.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Balance Sheet 28

Professor VC

APRIL 7, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. ProfessorVC.

San Jose 36

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Valuation 36

Campus Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 15, 2012

” ( something I am now integrating into my class with Lean, Blank, Business Model Canvas, etc.) s Media Lab experiment, create and iterate; they produce demos and prototypes, and share and collaborate with the rest of the world through the Internet and a distributed network of connections and relationships.

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Media Silicon Valley Distribution Lean 34

Professor VC

APRIL 1, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. ProfessorVC.

Term Sheet 32

Term Sheet Angel Investor San Jose Venture Capital 32

Professor VC

JANUARY 27, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. 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"?

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. I was on a panel earlier this week with several other investors from Angel Groups in the Valley. The panel was a typical Silicon Valley shmoozefest hosted at a law firm with about 75+ attendees. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

Pre-Money Valuation 28

Pre-Money Valuation Angel Investor Angel Groups Valuation 28

VC Cafe

JUNE 29, 2012

My head is still spinning from the past 3 days, which have been incredibly packed with events, information and networking. You’re in Silicon valley, competing against the best of the best. Kevin – consumer Internet plays, often times they don’t have a business model. network and meet new people.

Developer 103

Developer Silicon Valley Software Review Mexico 103

Professor VC

JULY 31, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. 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"? Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. at 7:05 PM.

San Jose 28

San Jose Software Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

JUNE 6, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. 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). .

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Norway Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. ProfessorVC.

Technical Review 28

Technical Review San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

AUGUST 26, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. I have to build a financial model? However, I am teaching the ELAB and a new experimental course (The Silicon Valley Experience) for the MBA program. Is the model consistent with the business plan? Does the business model make sense? ProfessorVC.

Silicon Valley 35

Silicon Valley San Jose Hockey Stick Venture Capital 35

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2023

We don’t do demo days: It’s not our thing… never has been and never will be. Think partners coming together to tap their own networks for your follow-on rounds of financing. For this particular track, applicants need not apply with a fully baked business model. The Clarity of the Terms : how will your company be financed?

Programming 156

Programming Sacramento San Francisco Founder 156

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. ProfessorVC.

San Jose 28

San Jose Technical Review Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. ProfessorVC.

San Jose 31

San Jose Technical Review Venture Capital Angel Investor 31

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Rather than going through their networks or targeting specific sectors for deal flow, they are going to rely on an algorithm to select companies. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC.

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Venture Capital Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

JULY 2, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. My wifes boss, Andy Grove, penned the cover article on the current issue of Business Week, " How Americ a Can Create Jobs". Andy argues against common wisdom here in Silicon Valley that start-ups are behind all new job creation. . Are DEMO's days numbered?

San Jose 28

San Jose Silicon Valley Venture Capital Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

JANUARY 17, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Ok, so I think Im the last guy in Silicon Valley to start a blog. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. Thursday, January 17, 2008. Who does this ProfessorVC think he is?

Silicon Valley 31

Silicon Valley San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital 31

Professor VC

JUNE 20, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. had mixed emotions when I read the the press release on the recent funding of iControl Networks. I took a look back at our original financial model we presented to VCs in 2004. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? ProfessorVC.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Term Sheet Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

JULY 22, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Ross is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, battered but still standing after the Internet collapse. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. Wednesday, July 22, 2009. ► January. (1).

Burn Rate 28

Burn Rate San Jose Silicon Valley Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

OCTOBER 26, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. ProfessorVC.

San Jose 28

San Jose San Francisco Angel Investor Silicon Valley 28

maplebutter.com

JANUARY 8, 2013

How to stay lean and iterate quickly while you’re building a two sided marketplace, especially when “network effect” and “critical mass” are the two main focuses? Spend 20% of your time building a network of advisors that can help you. No investor cares about a business plan. What/How should I do?

Technical Review 44

Technical Review Startup Cofounder Software Review 44

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 26, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. 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"? Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. Friday, September 26, 2008.

Angel Groups 28

Angel Groups San Jose Early Stage Angel Investor 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Nope, the above quote isnt from Richard Dawson on Family Feud, but similar to a headline that caught my attention on the front page of the business section of the San Jose Mercury News this morning. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"?

San Jose 33

San Jose Angel Investor Venture Capital Mezzanine 33

Professor VC

JANUARY 20, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Speaking of bootstrapping, this is always a subject near and dear to my heart and Ill be moderating a panel on the topic on March 9th as part of our eminent speaker series at the Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship. Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. Steve Bennet.

Venture Capital 28

Venture Capital Silicon Valley San Jose Bootstrapping 28

Professor VC

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. 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"? Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC.

Acquisition 31

Acquisition San Jose Angel Investor IPO 31

Professor VC

MAY 6, 2008

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. In the post, he raises the age old question of whether business students are better served by traditional academics or those with current, practical business experience. . Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? ProfessorVC.

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley Burn Rate 28

Professor VC

OCTOBER 11, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Got around to seeing The Social Network this past weekend. I'd be happy to send you our business plan, exec summary, and ppt. And I can show you our working demo of our prototype. Are DEMO's days numbered?

Social Network 28

Social Network Networking Software Review San Jose 28

Professor VC

SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? I take CFO roles in early stage companies and participate on the management team during the early financings and business model development phases. ProfessorVC.

Angel Investor 28

Angel Investor Angel Groups San Jose Venture Capital 28

Professor VC

MAY 30, 2009

The last blogger in Silicon Valley. We held our annual business plan competition at San Jose State this month and first prize was $10,000. Don't Stop Believin' Is There Any Truth in "The Social Network"? Are DEMO's days numbered? ProfessorVC. Saturday, May 30, 2009. ► January. (1).

San Jose 28

San Jose Angel Investor Silicon Valley Bootstrapping 28