Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

We all know that funding markets have changed for startups. I have blogged about some of the downside consequences of the changes and the private information I have says the consequences are much worse than is reported in the press since few people publicly talk about. Does he blog about venture capital and try to advise entrepreneurs?

SEC 352

SEC Venture Capital Early Stage Cofounder 352

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 28, 2012

Angel and venture capital investors rarely just give you the cash, and stand back to wait for you to spend it the way you want. Your startup is now part of someone’s portfolio, and here are a few of the ways in which you should expect to be monitored by your investors: One or more seats on the Board. Do not delegate.

Advisory Board 241

Advisory Board Entrepreneur Venture Capital Angel Investor 241

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 31, 2010

Angel and venture capital investors rarely just give you the cash, and stand back to wait for you to spend it the way you want. Your startup is now part of someone’s portfolio, and here are a few of the ways in which you should expect to be monitored by your investors: One or more seats on the Board. Do not delegate.

Advisory Board 231

Advisory Board Entrepreneur Venture Capital Angel Investor 231

Haystack

JULY 4, 2019

Most folks who are not close to early-stage startups and new company formation would be surprised to discover that a high number of companies, after receiving funding from individuals or institutions, do not send updates to their investors. For me, I am pretty zen about this after six years of early-stage startup investment.

Early Stage 167

Early Stage Deal Flow Finance Metrics 167

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series Startup Advice. I wrote recently about the role of Advisory Boards in startups , which I expected to be a bit controversial. Just to baseline for newer entrepreneurs – there are three types of people you may see involved with a startup that have the title “board&# attached to them.

Advisory Board 215

Advisory Board Strategic Investors Venture Capital Later Stage 215