David Teten

SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

At Virgin Mobile USA, Mari led early initiatives in mobile commerce, social networking and advertising. Of course, bringing startups (whether prospective or existing portfolio companies) closer to operating divisions has business and customer development benefits. Could they excel at customer development with enterprises?

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Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2011

Investors get board seats to assure themselves and their limited partners that they are duly informed about their investment. Angel investments in mobile and web apps today are approaching the “throw it against the wall and see if it sticks” strategy. From a VC’s point of view there are two reasons for board meetings.

Silicon Valley 292

Silicon Valley Business Model Venture Capital Balance Sheet 292

Steve Blank

JUNE 1, 2011

Investors get board seats to assure themselves and their limited partners that they are duly informed about their investment. Angel investments in mobile and web apps today are approaching the “throw it against the wall and see if it sticks” strategy. From a VC’s point of view there are two reasons for board meetings.

Silicon Valley 263

Silicon Valley Business Model Venture Capital Balance Sheet 263

ReadWriteStart

JUNE 13, 2011

Steve Blank is a retired serial entrepreneur, educator, thought leader and creator of the rigorous "Customer Development" methodology that helps startups optimize their chances for success while reducing risk. Investors get board seats to assure themselves and their limited partners that they are duly informed about their investment.

Silicon Valley 117

Silicon Valley Balance Sheet Metrics Early Stage 117