YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
One of the most effective ways to spot solid potential in an early-stage startup is by checking out the working technology, as well as the current operating model, making sure it’s seamless and user-friendly. The technology that powers up any developing start-up or company is the foundation of its projected success.
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
Operating experience (Helped run parts of CitySearch & UrbanSpoon, tons of product management experience, Board of Hatch Labs which helped spawn Tinder). She has been in operations in Seattle and Los Angeles. That will coincide with her developing her unique pipeline and starting to get a sense of her focus areas.
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YoungUpstarts
MAY 14, 2018
To safeguard your team from getting emotionally over-committed to a specific business, carefully balance the price being offered for the target, the strategic problem or opportunity it addresses, the likely near-term cash flow of the target, the integration strategy, the inherent risks and the deal structure.
David Teten
OCTOBER 1, 2015
Should you co-found your company with a software development shop? portfolio operator VCs, e.g., Andreessen Horowitz, ff Venture Capital, First Round Capital, Google Ventures. portfolio operator VCs, e.g., Andreessen Horowitz, ff Venture Capital, First Round Capital, Google Ventures. mentor VCs, e.g., most VCs. The discounts?
Hunter Walker
MAY 18, 2015
We triangulate with investors, entrepreneurs and large company operators to assess probability of success and ability to attract in-demand entrepreneurs. Similarly, a GP might be in the middle of great flow, but we need to have conviction that they can identify the right deals, structure creatively, and negotiate effectively.
David Teten
MAY 20, 2013
Until domain names are developed, domain owners monetize their domains through platforms (e.g., Clearly, the real operating business will have more value in the long run…but a high quality team has to build it. If we find the right partner, we can be flexible in deal structures to best align everyone’s interests.
David Teten
MAY 20, 2013
Until domain names are developed, domain owners monetize their domains through platforms (e.g., Clearly, the real operating business will have more value in the long run…but a high quality team has to build it. If we find the right partner, we can be flexible in deal structures to best align everyone’s interests.
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