Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2010

Let me outline the contra viewpoint, which is never expressed openly, but it what I believe gives our industry a bad reputation. Have you subscribed yet to my feed on Feedburner or do you want it delivered by email ? Large early stage rounds. • I have to own a large percentage. • I can change management teams. • Closing text.

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abovethecrowd.com

APRIL 20, 2016

This severely heightens the risk of either running out of money or a complete recapitalization that wipes out previous shareholders (founder, employees, and investors alike). They use the reputation of the other investors as a proxy for due diligence. They didn’t call you before when they built their reputation.

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Ben's Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

outcome with no recapitalization. During the first layoff at our company, I remember being forwarded an email exchange amongst a group of employees. The reputations of your company and your managers depend on you standing tall, facing the employees who trusted you and worked hard for you.

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