Steve Blank

OCTOBER 10, 2011

While the government says they love startups, the first thing they did this year is raise the capital gains tax. 50% the fault of a Nokia management that didn’t see it coming, while 50% was due to brilliant Apple execution.) Many founders mentioned this as a reason not to incorporate or grow their companies in Finland.

Finland 327

Finland Naming Russia Government 327

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 16, 2023

A few, like Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), despite recent failures, actually do provide management services to startups, invest in startups, or provide early-stage venture capital, but that is not called an investment service and is part of a function called Emerging Technologies, or sometimes Private Equity.

Early Stage 182

Early Stage Silicon Valley Private Equity Initial Public Offering 182

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A few, like Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), actually do provide management services to startups, invest in startups, or provide early-stage venture capital, but that is not called an investment service and is part of a function called Emerging Technologies, or sometimes Private Equity.

Silicon Valley 362

Silicon Valley Private Equity Initial Public Offering Term Sheet 362

SoCal CTO

JUNE 9, 2010

Why Taxing Carried Interest As Ordinary Income Is Good Policy - A VC : Venture Capital and Technology , May 29, 2010 The House has passed a bill this past week that would change the taxation of carried interest from capital gains treatment to ordinary income treatment. What should I do?’. Where Do You Fit?

Fractional CTO 248

Fractional CTO Startup Venture Capital Cofounder 248

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

In fact, far better if you haven’t raised venture capital. People buy companies for 3 primary reasons: 1) they want the management team / talent 2) they want the technology or 3) they want the market traction (revenue, customer base, profits, etc). You’re not screwing me – you’re screwing your fellow employees.

Venture Capital 282

Venture Capital Term Sheet Valuation Stock Options 282

YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Below you will find a list of stories about successful entrepreneurs and the techniques they have used to manage people and develop successful business plans. Listen to this audiobook if you would like to get the inside scoop of successfully starting a business. Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff.

Jordan 162

Jordan New York City Green United States 162

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

A few, like Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), actually do provide management services to startups, invest in startups, or provide early-stage venture capital, but that is not called an investment service and is part of a function called Emerging Technologies, or sometimes Private Equity.

IPO 205

IPO Silicon Valley Private Equity Initial Public Offering 205