David Teten
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Just as with any company, the most important issue is the team; see “ How to Negotiate a Partner Role at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm “ . See How Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors Are Eating Their Own Dogfood. . 2) Marketing. See How Private Equity and VC Investors Are Using Social Media.
David Teten
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Just as with any company, the most important issue is the team; see “ How to Negotiate a Partner Role at a Venture Capital or Private Equity Firm “ . See How Private Equity and Venture Capital Investors Are Eating Their Own Dogfood. . 2) Marketing. See How Private Equity and VC Investors Are Using Social Media.
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Lightspeed Venture Partners
APRIL 12, 2016
The partners here had made many great investments in consumer companies before then — companies that resulted in successful IPOs like BlueNile and eHealth in the late 90s. For that reason I was thrilled when Aaron Batalion joined as my partner in November. In addition, Jon Steinberg has also joined us, as a Venture Partner.
This is going to be BIG.
FEBRUARY 27, 2011
The ability of social media to help you get escape velocity is great, but it cuts both ways. You get dilution sensitive and you start optimizing on price of a financing deal, versus finding the right partners or raising enough money to grow. It is easier to start something now than ever before.
Pascal's View
JULY 9, 2017
We’ve received numerous constructive comments, both privately and on social media, from attorneys, VCs, and CEOs who are well aware of the problem (including several who are experiencing it in real time). Andrew Krowne and I recently co-wrote an article in Tech Crunch , Why SAFE Notes Are Not Safe for Entrepreneurs.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 29, 2016
Just like professional investors wait for friends and family to go first, friends will wait for you to show “skin in the game.” A startup founder that is not the “lead investor” in time and money should not expect anyone else to jump in front and lead the way. Demonstrate your own financial commitment and progress.
Austin Startup
SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
Spredfast, a leading social media management system provider, today announced it has raised $12 million in Series B funding led by InterWest Partners. Also participating in the round is Austin Ventures, the lead investor of the company’s $3.6 million Series A round.
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