YoungUpstarts

MAY 23, 2012

Atari and Nintendo have now borne witness to two revolutionary inventions that are changing the landscape of video game design: the Internet and the smart device. The Internet provides a completely unique platform for new video games. The most popular way to utilize this is through Facebook on so called “social games.”

Mobile 157

Mobile Video Design Initial Public Offering 157

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

We’re now in the second Internet bubble. The reward for doing so was a liquidity event via an Initial Public Offering. This next wave of web startups; Social Networks and Mobile Applications, now reached 100’s of millions of customers. Carpe Diem. They taught you about customers, markets and profits.

Internet 334

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 334

Steve Blank

JUNE 15, 2011

Today, the signs of the new bubble are the Linked-In initial public offering (IPO), Facebook’s stratospheric valuation and the rapid rise of early-stage startup valuation. In the case of this bubble, it was social networks, consumer and mobile applications, and the cloud. million in 2010 sales).

Silicon Valley 327

Silicon Valley Stealth Valuation Mississippi 327

Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 16, 2011

It has been at least a decade since going public via an Initial Public Offering (IPO) has been considered a credible exit strategy for startups. At any rate, it seems only appropriate that social media sites, which have dominated the Internet over the past few years, will likely lead startups back into the IPO game.

IPO 223

IPO Social Media Media Exit Strategy 223

Eric Friedman

MAY 30, 2008

The shortage of revenue among social networks, blogs and other “social media” sites that put user-generated content and communications at their core has persisted despite more than four years of experimentation aimed at turning such sites into money-makers. I am not sure that I agree…

Web 60

Web Initial Public Offering Social Network Social Media 60

Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Check track record on the Internet and social networks. Ask the investor for “references,” meaning contacts at companies where previous investments were made. Don’t just call, but personally visit these contacts. Do a simple Google search like you would on any company or individual before signing a contract.

Due Diligence 119

Due Diligence Entrepreneur Offshore Angel Groups 119