Steve Blank

JANUARY 20, 2014

Dino and I kept in touch as he moved up to Bend, Oregon on a mission to engineer Bend into a regional technology cluster. Part 1: Bend, Oregon Ecosystem and Entrepreneurs. Bend, Oregon is an ideal case study because of its size, location and entrepreneurial characteristics. Part 2: Early-stage Regional Venture Funds.

Silicon Valley 312

Silicon Valley Oregon Lean Venture Capital 312

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Botanical Bounty is an Oregon-based perennial farm that grows a variety of botanical, medicinal plants. Specifically, because NovOculi is seeking equity investments, the company needs to look into venture capital funding and angel investments. Example SWOT analysis: Botanical Bounty. About the company. SWOT analysis for NovOculi.

Botswana 148

Botswana Business Plan Oregon Distribution 148

Up and Running

AUGUST 28, 2018

Here’s a brief example: The problem : There is a lack of affordable pediatric and gynecological care available in coastal areas of Lane County, Oregon. The solution : Dr. Gardner plans to open Ocean Lane Outpatient Care to serve smaller Oregon coastal communities scattered outside of major towns with major hospitals.

Business Plan 72

Business Plan Technical Review Exit Strategy Oregon 72

Up and Running

AUGUST 29, 2014

Part of a venture feasibility study is to look at what financial resources are already available in personal bank accounts, equity in a home, life insurance, family and friends or from selling assets. Many people who want to start a business believe they will be able to get grants or loans to help them finance the venture.

Small Business 87

Small Business CPA Government North America 87

Up and Running

JUNE 22, 2011

I wish we could do this in Oregon. Unlike most of the major MBA business plan competitions, this is apparently real money, not investment for equity, not in-kind services. I recently found out about this very interesting Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition. And you probably wish you could do it in your state too.

Michigan 61

Michigan Oregon Alabama Nevada 61

Up and Running

DECEMBER 11, 2013

I’m a member of an angel investment group based where I live in Oregon. For example, we’ve several times invested based on what we call convertible notes, which is intended as a temporary loan to be converted to equity (ownership) based on a future valuation to be established by transactions with venture capital.

Valuation 136

Valuation Oregon Burn Rate Angel Groups 136

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

You don’t have unlimited equity to dole out. His name was Chip Kelly and he came off of a very successful stint as the coach of the collegiate Oregon Ducks. What I’m talking about is making tough decisions. As a leader you live in a world with limited resources. You can’t just overpay every person’s salary.

Leadership 150

Leadership Southern California San Diego Hiring 150