David Teten

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

VCs tout themselves as frontier technology investors, but most are using the same infrastructure tools they have used for the past 20+ years: Excel and recent college grads searching Google. According to Knowledge.VC , under 5% of US VCs have a full-time team member focused on technology. . But we’re doing it slowly.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

We've also seen extensive use of technology and increased remote working. 1- Seamless integration of digital technology. Construction companies are increasingly employing this technology to sell as many units as possible before the structure is completed. 9- Increased use of voice recognition technology.

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David Teten

MARCH 14, 2018

First Round Capital’s forum for portfolio executives is a powerful example of a scaleable resource. The firm attracts deal flow by promising a decision (positive or negative) in under 2 weeks, with minimal paperwork and without repeating due diligence. – Provide hands-on operational support for portfolio companies.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

it is also the title of a fabulous book from Internet 1.0 So if your costs are $500,000 per month and you have $350,000 per month in revenue then your net burn (500-350) is equal to $150,000. But those of us with longer memories remember that the revenue line can move south very quickly when the market overall turns south.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2010

The VC industry grew dramatically as a result of the Internet bubble - Before the Internet bubble the people who invested in VC funds (called LPs or Limited Partners) put about $50 billion into the industry and by 2001 this had grown precipitously to around $250 billion. Here’s my take: 1.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 28, 2015

by Jack Narcotta, Devices Analyst at Technology Business Research. For the first time, iPhone revenue accounted for more than two-thirds to total revenue – iPhone revenue climbed 57% year-to-year in 4Q14 to $51.2 Apple’s success in China – Greater China revenue surged 70% year-to-year in 4Q14 to $16.1

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David Teten

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2009

I know that advertising is important to inform consumers of offers – the same reason many tech companies use SEM. Our portfolio company did so well that Google copied this approach and out executed Overture. When a content producer promotes an ad in-stream the revenue flows mostly to the person who published the content.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 20, 2023

With so many startups facing a tough journey right from their inception, the pressing question becomes: How does one successfully navigate the tech industry? The key lies in having a groundbreaking idea and understanding the broader tech landscape and the forces shaping it.

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Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by steveblank Over the last 30 years Wall Street’s appetite for technology stocks have changed radically – swinging between unbridled enthusiasm to believing they’re all toxic. While there was an occasional bad apple, the public markets rewarded companies with revenue growth and sustainable profits.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

Consumer spending is 70% of the economy and will continue to be stretched – We can look all we want at tech innovation, VC funding cycles and hot M&A deals, but ultimately growth and therefore investment must be underpinned by revenue. Tags: Pitching VCs Start-up Advice VC Industry startup technology vc venture capital.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 16, 2020

It could be more revenue, hiring clients or launching a new product or service, but every new year is an exciting time because it’s ripe with opportunity. Due to the pandemic, not everyone has been lucky enough to keep their jobs. As an agency, getting new contacts and prospects over the internet has been a mixed bag of results.

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Ben's Blog

JUNE 18, 2011

We are not in a technology bubble. We have not even taken a major step towards a technology bubble. So let us first ask if “a very high percentage of the population&# has bought into a distorted premise about the future growth prospects for technology. The internet is working. Horace Dediu, Asymco.

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Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. It would have been easy to explain the difference by changes in the 2010/2011 revenue growth projections but unfortunately that is not the case. revenues while large caps are trading at 6.4x. internet. (6).

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Internet Security. Home ▶ Businesses ▶ Startup Business Advice ▶ Current Page How To Find A Technical Cofounder For Your Online Business Idea. This article should also serve as a starting guide for programmers who are approached about becoming technical co-founders. Business Articles. Accounting. Web Design.

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Up and Running

JUNE 4, 2018

Thanks to the wealth of opportunities provided by the internet, college students no longer have to wait on tables or tend bar to earn extra money. There are dozens of online jobs that students can do , with nothing more than a laptop and an internet connection. Earning money at college. Starting your business.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Do they use technology to help make buying decisions, to stay in touch with your company, and to share their experiences with others? What’s more, they assume all technology users are comprised of the younger generation and NOT their customer base. Many small business owners don’t think so.

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Cracking the Code

MARCH 12, 2010

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Given the predictability of SaaS GAAP revenues on a quarterly basis, the fact that the 08/09 projections were unchanged is not a surprise. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). Cracking The Code. anecdotes. (13).

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Cracking the Code

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. This strong recovery has highlighted the resiliency of the recurring revenue model in a downturn as well as the stength of the shift to soaftware-as-a-service and cloud computing. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3).

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Hunter Walker

JANUARY 15, 2016

with strong tailwinds behind it: a) Christmas 2003 was the year of the digital camera, b) Pets had quietly been moving from something families had to becoming members of the family c) the Internet nuclear winter was just passing, and a fun, colorful, whimsical site that anyone could use turned out to be quite newsworthy.

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abovethecrowd.com

OCTOBER 17, 2013

I immediately reached out to the founder and CEO, Katrina Lake , who had previously worked for another Benchmark portfolio company in the fashion space, Polyvore. And due to falling competent prices, Dell’s inventory turn advantage also contributed to a gross margin advantage. https://stitchfix.com/gifts.

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. A few days ago, Bessemer West Coast SaaS Practice - David Cowan , Byron Deeter and myself, hosted a CFO Dinner for our SaaS portfolio at John Bentleys in Redwood City. Thursday, November 13, 2008. Is Government a good idea?

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Churchill Club 2008 Top 10 Tech Trends. Cracking The Code. Tuesday, December 01, 2009. The recession created opportunities!

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. On the IPO front, LogMeIn made the news, being one of the few tech IPO on the NASDAAQ in 2009. internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). In search of Europe's next tech stars. Cracking The Code. anecdotes. (13).

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BeyondVC

JULY 31, 2008

As an aside, I worked with JEGI two years ago and they did a fantastic job helping us sell Moreover Technologies to Verisign. They understand the media and online world, are well connected, and work diligently to get the job done. Mobile carrier voice revenue is declining, and data revenue is the next huge growth area for carriers.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

I have been close to the tech & startup sectors for more than 20 years and I can’t think of a period in which I felt more optimistic about the innovation and value creation I see in front of us. By the end of 2011 the Internet population was estimated at 2.3 They compete on features, price and execution. Today we’re online 3.1

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Cracking the Code

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. The internet is your new channel and Technology Enabled Service providers are among the few partners that actually care if you succeed (more.) internet. (6). Portfolio. (3). Cracking The Code.

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Ben's Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

IDC estimates that there will be 1 billion mobile Internet users by 2013 and that estimate may very well be low. billion mobile Internet users translate into an extremely large number of potential mobile gamers. We further announced that my partner Marc would be joining their board of directors. Here are the three reasons: 1.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

Playing with new technologies. Managers in this area have to take a portfolio approach, promoting ideas that work and might make good candidates for further investment. We also try to communicate the initial due date with as few people outside our company (investors, customers, etc) as possible to avoid losing credibility.

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Cracking the Code

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. As I was building the spreadsheet, I also included the revenue multiples for this set of companies, both for the trailing 12-month (TTM) and the forward 12-month (FTM). internet. (6). Portfolio. (3).

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Start Up Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

The AI Portfolio It got me wondering If I could get ChatGPT to recommend an investment portfolio. And so, I have managed to manipulate ChatGPT to provide me with an investment portfolio. SS (me): Recommend a stock portfolio using shares 50 per cent from the ASX in Australia and 50 per cent from the US stock market.

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 22, 2009

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. While it may make sense to offer very slight adjustments for favorable payment terms and one time revenue, net additions to MRR should dominate the sales rep’s thoughts. How do you clawback revenue from the sales guy?

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Cracking the Code

JANUARY 28, 2008

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. Eloqua is bringing this revolution to the B2B marketers by providing on-demand applications and best-practice expertise for B2B marketers to execute, automate and measure effective marketing programs that drive revenue.

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reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

It doesn’t matter whether an entrepreneur is in our portfolio, whether we’re considering an investment, or whether we’re casually meeting for the first time. the consumer internet landscape in 2004 vs. today. In 2004, the consumer internet was just beginning to rebound. we had no revenue. Reid Hoffman. Why is it valuable?

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Cracking the Code

DECEMBER 16, 2006

Thoughts from a Venture Capitalist on Software, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Internet and more. however, public SaaS companies like Concur, Saba, Taleo, LivePerson and Ultimate are growing 50-100% per year and trading at an average 5x trailing revenue multiples (I excluded salesforce leading the pack with 9x!)

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Startup Lessons Learned

JULY 15, 2020

That's why the Corona Initiative is a Public Benefit Corporation--a for-profit company dedicated to the public good that aims to fund its research with its revenues. Most people I think at least in the technology community know you as the inventor of Soylent and the company by the same name. You really want to see the whole system.

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David Teten

JULY 12, 2013

We’ve listed below some of the more creative ways that we’ve seen our portfolio companies and others attract the media, at zero or trivial cost. Sign up for Helpareporter.com (HARO), one of the secrets of the PR business. Nominate company representatives as speakers for tech or entrepreneurship conferences. Write guest columns.

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