crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. Boulder’s entrepreneurial system is bolstered by a number of local venture capital firms, including Foundry Group. Foundry Group’s founder Brad Feld noted : Entrepreneurs here use a ‘give before you get’ mentality.

United States 82

United States Las Vegas San Francisco Denver 82

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

. — Though I haven’t talked to Larry face-to-face for 20 years, and haven’t worked at Oracle for 30 years, he’s the yardstick I’ve used to pick entrepreneurs all of these years since. Without a doubt, Larry was the most potent entrepreneur I’ve known. I now realize it was the wisdom of a great entrepreneur.

Technical Review 333

Technical Review Venture Capital Software Review Database 333

The Startup Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2019

This year, The Startup Magazine is proud to sponsor the entrepreneurship and venture capital conference, SeedCon, run by the Chicago Booth business school. On Friday, January 25, the entrepreneurial community at Chicago Booth looks forward to hosting their annual conference, SeedCon. Investors and Entrepreneurs.

Chicago 101

Chicago Venture Capital Cofounder Incubator 101

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” It’s the most common refrain I hear from investors and even entrepreneurs these days. Given how efficient markets are when a large market like LA starts to blossom it attracts capital pretty quickly. billion in venture capital to LA’s technology startups and 2014 will shatter that figure.

Los Angeles 376

Los Angeles Silicon Valley Entrepreneur Seattle 376

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

Perhaps the biggest piece of new news is that after 17 years of operations we’ve changed our name from GRP Partners to Upfront Ventures. Well, the venture capital industry has changed a lot in the past 20 years … and we have too. We also saw that the same types of entrepreneurs were repeatedly getting funded.

Los Angeles 343

Los Angeles Las Vegas San Francisco Baltimore 343

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Since Sprout’s IPO, according to Midwest+startups , capital invested in the Midwest has doubled, from nearly $10 billion in the twelve trailing months ending June 2019 and Jube 2020 to $20 billion in the year ending June 2021. Growing Venture Capital Activity. billion in venture capital, compared to just $2.7

Silicon Valley 174

Silicon Valley Kansas City Chicago Denver 174

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 30, 2017

But this is becoming less true today, as more and more entrepreneurs find their way across the U.S. Boulder’s entrepreneurial system is bolstered by a number of local venture capital firms, including Foundry Group. Foundry Group’s founder Brad Feld noted : Entrepreneurs here use a ‘give before you get’ mentality.

United States 48

United States Las Vegas San Francisco Denver 48

Feld Thoughts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

It was a full room of entrepreneurs and what I hope was a stimulating and useful conversation for them. Matt and I were on the FeedBurner board together and he’s got a powerful connection between LA and Chicago – another city with an incredibly thriving startup community.

Chicago 150

Chicago Community Startup Venture Capital 150

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. I also learned about this amazing resource in Chicago called BuiltInChicago which I intend to use for my trip there in November.

Community 378

Community San Diego Silicon Valley Los Angeles 378

David Teten

APRIL 29, 2014

Why do so many venture capitalists ignore the single best predictor of the future: demographics? One of my particular interests is looking for women & minority entrepreneurs in which to invest. I’m looking for non-traditional entrepreneurs because I’m a fiduciary. My job is to look for new opportunities and new markets.

Venture Capital 114

Venture Capital Los Angeles Cofounder Technical Review 114

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I’m an entrepreneur at heart so I’m always inspired when I hear stories about innovation. It’s why my investment philosophy is called, “ the entrepreneur thesis.&#. Passionate Entrepreneurs & Ambassadors. You need to have passionate tech entrepreneurs who want to build businesses locally.

Seattle 317

Seattle Silicon Valley Technical Review Los Angeles 317

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

It’s the story of persistence in entrepreneurs. As a VC I’m acutely that a “yes&# decision to support an entrepreneur can do just that, yet I only write 2-4 of them per year and maybe another 3-4 as an angel. I try not to go out to entrepreneur events in LA every night – I have work to get done and a family.

Europe 352

Europe France San Francisco Chicago 352

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

These are investment vehicles in which central and local government agencies make investments that are combined with private venture capital and State-Owned Enterprises in areas of strategic importance. The result was that by default, private equity and venture capital were the de facto decision makers of U.S. In the U.S.

China 323

China Venture Capital Government Artificial Inteligence 323

Steve Blank

JANUARY 21, 2016

These topics were the focus of interviews with the latest guests on Entrepreneurs are Everywhere , my radio show on SiriusXM Channel 111 (airing weekly Thursdays at 1 pm Pacific, 4 pm Eastern). And before he was an entrepreneur, when he was at a foundry, things were going really well, and he was promoted to foreman.

Detroit 120

Detroit Baltimore Entrepreneur Cofounder 120

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

I was at a dinner recently in Chicago and the table discussion was about building great companies outside of Silicon Valley. I’m a very big fan of Chicago. I started my career at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) so I went to Chicago many times a year for nearly 9 years. Chicago has made strides.

Community 369

Community Silicon Valley Chicago Boston 369

David Teten

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! Our program mixes the best of both Washington and Silicon Valley, bringing together stakeholders in policy and technology to train the next generation of policy entrepreneurs. Congratulations!

Technical Review 60

Technical Review SBIR Dilution Silicon Valley 60

Pascal's View

AUGUST 28, 2010

6) The most efficient fuel for this IPO engine is venture capital. government dataset compiled by the U.S. .” “… it is highly unlikely that a company that does not take venture capital ends up going public. … Four of the twenty companies with the largest market capitalization in the U.S.—Microsft,

Venture Capital 56

Venture Capital America Initial Public Offering IPO 56

Hunter Walker

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Why This Repeat Entrepreneur Founded Frank, a Software Platform for Workers. And Does He Think Chicago Is a Good Place for Entrepreneurs? He’s someone I really consider a ‘good egg’ as we’ve enjoyed the stories of his own entrepreneurial journeys and strongly held opinions on Chicago coffee. Thanks Logan!

Chicago 78

Chicago Venture Capital Miami Employee 78

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

I’m often asked about the differences between being at a VC and being an entrepreneur and whether I prefer one or the other. The biggest difference I cite is that Venture Capital often feels like an “individual sport” while startups are a “team sport.” It was more hedge fund than venture capital.

San Francisco 150

San Francisco Jordan Los Angeles Technical Review 150

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

The Myth of Venture Capital | Re/code by Jon Oringer – crowdspring.co/1tNFeV7. The Paradoxical Traits of an Entrepreneur | by Jody Porowski – crowdspring.co/1piN6X6. Bad Notes on Venture Capital – crowdspring.co/1u3NJvn. Why Introverts Make Great Leaders – crowdspring.co/1yhmaS5.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Eric Friedman

AUGUST 18, 2021

I lovingly call him the curmudgeon of fintech – in this episode we go deep into how he is building a venture capital firm and practice, not just running a fund and how he views the world of fintech investing. Before Giftly, Dan was a Booth Scholar at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Dan has a B.A.

Silicon Valley 88

Silicon Valley Venture Capital Cofounder Africa 88

crowdSPRING Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

We are so proud to be a part of the entrepreneurial and technology community in Chicago where we are based. 7 Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs | – crowdspring.co/1q9cIqW. The Thin Skin of the Venture Capital Market - crowdspring.co/1xaoN3x. Freelancing 101: When to Say ‘No’ | Design Shack – crowdspring.co/1zbCFi3.

Social Media 99

Social Media Small Business Design Media 99

Feld Thoughts

JUNE 28, 2016

He has a vision and the experience to create a non-partisan organization to engage and educate people, especially policymakers in government, regarding the critical importance of entrepreneurs and startups to innovation, economic growth, and job creation. Incentivize the Formation and Commitment of Angel Capital.

SBA 102

SBA Government Green Small Business Administration 102

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

This was an audience of mostly first-time entrepreneurs. It is great for entrepreneurs and great for VCs. So here is what I have been telling entrepreneurs privately for the past 6 months. source: Capital IQ. What a bubble means for each entrepreneur. I believe that. Why I believe we’re in a bubble.

Saudi Arabia 309

Saudi Arabia Valuation IPO Technical Review 309

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2017

I am so proud and humbled to be able to formally announce that Upfront Ventures has raised its 6th venture capital fund in the past 21 years. Upfront VI is our latest core fund and is $400 million to invest in early stage entrepreneurs. Thank you to the entrepreneurs who have entrusted us to take part in your journeys.

Los Angeles 287

Los Angeles Las Vegas Venture Capital San Francisco 287

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Small Business Newsletter: 7 habits of successful entrepreneurs, lean marketing and more – [link]. 7 Habits of Highly Effective and Successful Entrepreneurs – [link]. This Is Already The Third Biggest Year In The History Of Venture Capital – [link]. If VCs Understood UX – [link]. – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 11, 2014

The image above shows a typical rush hour in Chicago in 1909. Why the Best Entrepreneurs and Creators are Humble | The Next Web - crowdspring.co/1e9b5t3. “38% of venture-backed founders are over 40 years old” - crowdspring.co/1hywYgv. Inside Sequoia Capital: Silicon Valley’s Innovation Factory - crowdspring.co/1hyz3sN.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 13, 2014

9 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Their Customers – crowdspring.co/1loBthB. Guerilla tips for raising venture capital | VentureBeat – crowdspring.co/P6hM3O. Good read for entrepreneurs & startup employees on liquidation preferences – crowdspring.co/1neVvzy. Thinking about buying some online ads?

Social Media 96

Social Media Small Business Design Media 96

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

It’s insanely competitive to get into our industry so most have degrees from institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Wharton and University of Chicago (blatant plug ;-). And so is venture capital. Most entrepreneurs I encounter seem to make their decisions more on perceived brand, past successes and ability to intro.

Portfolio 364

Portfolio Chicago Sales Incubator 364

This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 5, 2012

You grew up with a guy who went into law and has some Chicago money connections. Unlike a venture capital firm that states its criteria on its website and has forms, e-mail addresses, etc to encourage outreach, your site does a lot better job of saying "Go away!". remember Woody Harrelson on Cheers?

LP 97

LP Venture Capital Technical Review Nebraska 97

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

But these people went to slightly better schools (Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, University of Chicago) and got slightly better grades. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. The problem of amplification: The problem got worse as the data flowed out to the “bulge bracket&# investment banks.

Investment Bankers 415

Investment Bankers Mobile Software Review Japan 415

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner – [link]. 4 Pieces Of Practical Advice for Women Entrepreneurs – [link]. 4 Pieces Of Practical Advice for Women Entrepreneurs – [link]. Practical Advice for Raising Early Stage Venture Capital – [link]. Staffing your startup?

Social Media 92

Social Media Small Business Design Media 92

crowdSPRING Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2012

Why I Sold My Startup Instead Of Taking VC Money | Built In Chicago - [link]. The Series A Crunch: One More Reason to Bootstrap and Skip Venture Capital | Enterprise Irregulars - [link]. The Series A Crunch: One More Reason to Bootstrap and Skip Venture Capital | Enterprise Irregulars - [link].

Social Media 104

Social Media Small Business Design Media 104

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

Changes in the Software World & in Venture Capital. But notably you had the following changes: Horizontally scalable computing & storage systems, which meant you required less capital up front for hardware. Venture Capital. And then the world changed. Changes in the Startup Ecosystem. We have invested $17.3

Silicon Valley 390

Silicon Valley Kansas City Startup Venture Capital 390

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2012

I’ve raised money as a “hot company” and I’ve raised capital when no one would return my phone calls. I raised money as an entrepreneur, like you, in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2005 for two different companies. I never suggest that entrepreneurs just randomly pitch VCs. Tell a friend! Not so much.

Developer 366

Developer Silicon Valley PR Las Vegas 366

This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

So many entrepreneurs beg for just a few minutes of my time. I don''t know the startup networks in Chicago or Boulder, so it''s that much tougher to filter the top of the funnel for out of towners. Venture Capital & Technology' No "Just 5 or 10 minutes" meetings. It''s more than enough for you to get the idea.

Technical Review 126

Technical Review Venture Capital Finance Chicago 126

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

My mom was an entrepreneur – she was kind of my inspiration for entrepreneurship. There was one in Silicon Valley, unsurprising, one in Chicago, and there was this group out of the south of France that served all of Europe. Then everyone just started calling me a serial entrepreneur. My mom grew up in the States.

Cofounder 337

Cofounder Technical Cofounder San Diego Startup 337